Sterling Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve, Napa Valley
Sterling Vineyards · California › Napa Valley › United States of America
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90
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4
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89.5
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92
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Taster #7700
· Apr 2, 2021
Last one! oh, so good.
2012 vintage
Taster #7700
· Oct 23, 2019
88/100
Yes, this is one of those great chardonnays that you may never wish to put down. Let’s just lay it all out there for you: Deep golden color, nutmeg aroma, a touch of oak spice and buttery notes, plus, rich in caramel, citrus, and apple flavors. Want more? Well, we just might have to open a few more bottles over the next few years and add more tantalizing words! Did we mention anything about the great acids, mature balance, and …
2012 vintage
Taster #7078
· Dec 3, 2016
Nice, nice wine. Had two bottles, the first of which drank quite a bit more "butterscotchy" than this one did. This wine was still quite full malolactic, but for some reason (or perhaps it was the awesome, awesome food that it was enjoyed with), this wine went very well with the hummus and Greek appetizer. Lots of honeysuckle and a buttery beginning, this one actually knew its place and kind of softened, and bent around the food instead of the …
2012 vintage
Taster #7078
· Oct 14, 2016
88/100
Served PNP. This wine had the aroma of butterscotch and a hint of kiwi and some lemon. The wine was butter from the start to finish. Good spice and acidity in the middle and on the finish, and perhaps a touch sweet. There might have been some kiwi or mango in there. There might have been some herbal notes like taragon. There might have been a hint of lemon tart on the finish. I'm PRETTY SURE I got these notes. …
2012 vintage
Taster #4890
· Sep 18, 2016
Beautiful buttery Chardonnay. Aged well over the years.
2012 vintage
Taster #4890
· Jan 17, 2016
Buttery.
2012 vintage
Taster #9317
· Oct 24, 2015
Wow! Huge oaky spicey fruit bomb of a Chardonnay. Caymus 40th anniversary cab embodied in a Cali Chard. Really over the top. Totally over the top. Serve ice cold and party. Um, otherwise kinda hard to recommend unless you like kinda delicious wines...
2012 vintage
Taster #2159
· Oct 24, 2015
90/100
2015 New York Wine Experience Trip; 10/19/2015-10/27/2015 (New York City, NY) : This Napa Chardonnay is vinified in a style that is very desirable to many New World Chardonnay fans. It is light-to-medium yellow in color and highly aromatic. Ripe citrus, peach, vanilla and tropical fruit aromas are accented with floral and spice elements. Full-bodied, rich and very round, it delivers flavors which mirror the nose. Listed as 14.9%, the alcohol is surprisingly a non-factor. There is no lack of …
2012 vintage
Taster #0028
· Aug 8, 2015
92/100
This was an absolutely excellent wine! The oak-vanilla nose and initial flavors, with a slightly fruity/oaky finish are delicious! We paired this with a sage prosciutto chicken breast smothered in a light cheese sauce.
2012 vintage