Sterling Vineyards, Vintner's Collection Meritage, California

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Red · Cabernet Sauvignon Red Bordeaux Blend
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LWIN 2026482
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84 /100
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25
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Taster #4305 · Jan 12, 2019
91/100
13.5% alcohol, light to medium foil, appears to be real cork; medium to long legs, prune juice color; nose is a mixture of prune and rhubarb, plus alcohol/citrus; tasted at ca 15 degrees C, the wine's nose gives little hint of the taste to come, notes of stone fruit (prunes, cherries, peaches); the fruit was well balanced by the tannins and quite distinct from them in the mix; if the integration of the components were more evenly subtle, my score …
2007 vintage
Taster #0280 · Jul 22, 2018
94/100
Excellent!! Accessed with Coravin. But was great also the second day! Cassis and raisins.
2007 vintage
Taster #7179 · Jan 4, 2016
We just opened this and it is corked. Very unfortunate, although it was not an expensive bottle.
2007 vintage
Taster #7808 · Jul 3, 2014
68/100
Dumped it. Would make me give up wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #1954 · Feb 15, 2012
90/100
Really liked this one. Maybe the extra time in the cellar gave it something it was lacking before, but it had good structure and fruit to match.
2007 vintage
Taster #8395 · Oct 23, 2011
82/100
Dry. Medium heavy with a pinch wild berries flavor. The aroma was inviting but needs to sit for approx an hour.
2007 vintage
Taster #5222 · Sep 4, 2011
86/100
Very average everyday pop and pour cab. Fruit on the nose and oak with a disjointed balance and thin finish. Not bad with a steak though.
2007 vintage
Taster #3806 · Aug 30, 2011
75/100
Spicy
2007 vintage
Taster #5785 · Jul 31, 2011
Quel tour de force! Voici un bon cab à très bon prix offrant fruits noirs confiturés et cet effluve végétal typique. Texture veloutée, bonne sève et persistance, le tout en équilibre. Un vin savoureux et charmeur à la fois. Affinité assurée avec le rôti de boeuf au jus. Excellent rapport qualité-prix.
2007 vintage
Taster #7999 · Jun 25, 2011
84/100
Just good. Dark color, but sort of thin. No real depth. The nose is a little fake fruit, some black Chaerry and dark berry, and OAK. More OAK than fruit to me. Nothing memorable, but it has some decent body. Finish disappeared pretty quick. Restaurant bottle, and OK with food. By itself, I would choose something with more character.
2007 vintage
Taster #9320 · Jun 2, 2011
83/100
Good wine, not too complex, however tannic is still not round. Lots of berries and color is good.
2007 vintage
Taster #3638 · Mar 23, 2011
84/100
Cab aroma OK, no oak evident, moderate tannin and acid. Standard CA cab.
2007 vintage
Taster #9409 · Mar 13, 2011
84/100
Medium body with nice fruit. Good for the price.
2007 vintage
Taster #9744 · Jan 19, 2011
85/100
better than expected, thanks Harry
2007 vintage
Taster #6488 · Jan 16, 2011
84/100
Drinkable, thin reductive fruit with minimal tannin so it drinks easy young.
2007 vintage
Taster #3497 · Dec 19, 2010
88/100
Let air out for a little bit and cooled down below room temperature, good wine for the price. Just a tad more acidic than I would have liked; but, otherwise it's a great all around everyday wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #7627 · Dec 4, 2010
83/100
Palette is burnt today. Very generic cabernet by the looks of it.
2007 vintage
Taster #8375 · Sep 11, 2010
75/100
I don't know who left this at my house, but I'd just as soon they not do it again.
2007 vintage
Taster #7313 · Aug 2, 2010
84/100
drinkable mild fruit
2007 vintage
Taster #2581 · Jul 26, 2010
87/100
First taste was a little harsh... Decanted for about 30 minutes and the flavors of this bottle really opened up. Lite vanilla flavor with some cherry and slight plum each a lite flavor not overpowering in any of them. Good drinking bottle. I do suggest 30 minutes in a decanter.
2007 vintage
Taster #2093 · Jul 18, 2010
87/100
Dark fruit...soft, almost sweet tannins. smooth drinker not too complex but tasty...Mrs. Coupe really likes. Great QPR, would buy again
2007 vintage
Taster #7303 · Jun 21, 2010
black fruits on the nose, but they don't really grab you or make you take notice...some tobacco and herbal flavors on the palate...this wine is not flawed, just not exciting.
2007 vintage
Taster #1782 · Jun 8, 2010
86/100
Pop and poured. A tad tannic but the mocha and berry notes come through strong. Well balanced and a solid QPR. This could be an everyday redhttp://www.grapestories.com/popup/tasting_note_assist.asp.
2007 vintage
Taster #8937 · May 16, 2010
87/100
It was good for the price. I would say it had a hint of oak and a light flowerly bouquet.
2007 vintage
Taster #1677 · Apr 12, 2010
92/100
Very good, complex wine for the price
2007 vintage
Taster #6733 · Feb 28, 2010
84/100
Decanted 10 minutes. As expected given blend and price. Pleasant enough, drinkable. Black fruits and a medium, tannic finish.
2007 vintage
Taster #2381 · Feb 14, 2010
2008 is better
2007 vintage
Taster #0409 · Feb 12, 2010
87/100
my wife lovee this wine I thought it was good but way too tannic now. Needs another year at least.
2007 vintage
Taster #9907 · Jan 31, 2010
Fairly unremarkable, very candied dark fruits on the nose, crude oak. Underwhelming, even at $10. Pass. 1.5/5
2007 vintage
Taster #4996 · Jan 17, 2010
80/100
A good value at $8. Popped and poured through arereator.
2007 vintage