Sterling Vineyards, Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Sterling Vineyards · California › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
83
/100
Reviews
24
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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89
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Taster #6161
· Feb 16, 2020
80/100
This was a gift. I would not purchase. Mediocre.
2015 vintage
Taster #3984
· Jul 22, 2019
82/100
I could call this flawed for a touch of VA, but it took me 30 minutes of sipping to notice. In the meantime we thought it was a pleasant wine (good= 80-84). At $5 on sale, I can't complain. Near term drinker and have a back-up on hand in case you pick up a touch of nail polish on your nose (why would you paint your nose??).
2015 vintage
Taster #6251
· Dec 15, 2018
87/100
3oz pour at Taste & Savor Wine Bar in Fort Collins. Black cherry, raspberry, black pepper, and tannins in the nose. Really smooth drinking. Moderate plus body. It doesn't taste super complex but it's super easy to drink. Would buy again
2015 vintage
Taster #6783
· May 20, 2018
70/100
Not recommended
2015 vintage
Taster #1640
· May 17, 2018
69/100
I noticed some very serious oaky afterbirths. The taste took me back to my days in italy, mamma mia for certain. Love the red though purple is my favourite colour.
2015 vintage
Taster #0151
· May 16, 2018
80/100
Probably should be neutral on this one. Didn't hate it - didn't love it. The wine has medium body with a very mild flavor. The wine is average for this price range, making it tough to repurchase.
2015 vintage
Taster #5750
· Apr 16, 2018
83/100
I have never had a wine from Sterling that has been worth the price, never had a decent Sterling wine, period and while this was a gift, this did nothing to change my mind. Barely varietally-correct and just lacking everything you'd want in a Cab. Clearly, they threw everything they didn't know what to do with of their dregs into this wine. Need I say more? 83 is generous.
2015 vintage
Taster #8865
· Apr 15, 2018
79/100
Prefer layers
2015 vintage
Taster #0539
· Apr 6, 2018
82/100
Fairly generic Cabernet.
2015 vintage
Taster #5903
· Mar 21, 2018
87/100
Nose of Cherry black fruit, plum, some vanilla too could use some aeration and a little time Good value
2015 vintage
Taster #5113
· Jan 15, 2018
Gave a bottle to Michael
2015 vintage
Taster #5374
· Jan 4, 2018
85/100
Given this by a friend who asked my opinion of it. Pleasantly surprised by the black fruit, plum, smoke and oak which is integrated into a basic drink me now any night of the week with anything kind of style. Should be good to pop and pour with burgers, tacos, just about anything with a pricepoint that will not sink any piggy banks.
2015 vintage
Taster #2153
· Jul 15, 2017
Not bad for the $. Definitely open day before drinking
2015 vintage
Taster #8953
· May 6, 2017
Very much enjoyed
2015 vintage
Taster #0379
· May 26, 2014
85/100
Bottle lost in my cellar, identified when I catalogued on cellar tracker. Clearly past it's peak but a pleasant bottle all the same. Deep red color, almost blackberry. Super smooth but still has a bit of smoke and soft tannins. Like drinking slightly over ripe fruit but fruit is very forward. Pleasant mid pallet and finish.
2003 vintage
Taster #8556
· Jan 14, 2012
86/100
Dark fruits. Quite pleasant.
2003 vintage
Taster #1470
· Sep 2, 2011
87/100
Lots of fruit on the nose, with stems in the mix. Dark in the glass. Dark berry flavors with good concentration. Licorice and maybe some mint.
2003 vintage
Taster #2651
· Apr 29, 2011
84/100
Too grapey,but still a good bottle of wine.
2003 vintage
Taster #5157
· Aug 24, 2009
73/100
Past peak. A lot of sediment and harsh.
2003 vintage
Taster #9998
· Mar 20, 2008
86/100
Past peak, not bad, but need to drink up quickly.
2003 vintage
Taster #9998
· Feb 23, 2008
87/100
Not as good as the 01's or02's, but a great QPR all the same.
2003 vintage
Taster #9998
· Jan 27, 2008
88/100
Very friendly and approachable. Just enough nose to provide interest, dark berry - cherry color, fruit forward and light with soft tannins, very little heat. Soft, medium finish. Great for summers or pre-dinner or snacks. Nice value.
2003 vintage
Taster #5988
· Dec 26, 2007
86/100
Pleasant little central coast cab, not bad for the price point. Very fruity and light with a cherry nose, no serious bouquet and a very light body, ok with lighter foods but would not stand up to serious grilling.
2003 vintage
Taster #1145
· Apr 1, 2007
85/100
Decent for a quick informal drink among friends.
2003 vintage
Taster #6001
· Mar 14, 2007
89/100
Interesting cab for the price. It has a pleasant, fruity nose devoid of any heat when you give it a good swirl, but when it settles it becomes more bitter. On the palate you get the typical black currant, licorice, bit of charcoal, and the finish is quite long and quite good. For the price, I can't think of another cab from CA this good...worth a try, and worth buying again as a QPR.
2003 vintage
Taster #9612
· Feb 25, 2007
87/100
Lots of berry. Drink it now... it is ready.
2003 vintage
Taster #7014
· Dec 24, 2006
87/100
Cherries on the nose. Dark cherry and plum on the palate, along with a touch of chocolate. A little oak on the finish. Well-balanced, firm tannins...however this Cab lacked complexity. Enjoyable, but over-priced.
2003 vintage
Taster #2352
· Dec 17, 2005
13.5% alc...given to me as a "closing gift"...extremely stemmy on the nose...same stemminess follows through on the palate, some juicy black fruits, slight oak impression, dry, but extremely simple and short finish. Categorize in the why bother section. Disappointing even as a bistro red IMO. *.
2003 vintage
Taster #9847
· Jul 23, 2005
Very good. Very smooth with no peppery or sour flavors. Very drinkable. Not really complex and not much of a finish, but great for home.
2003 vintage