89POINTS
16¼/20
Sterling Vineyards Merlot 2000
Napa Valley, California, United StatesSmoky, saddle leather, spicy, black cherry jam aromas with some earthy olive highlights. Rich, round and intense with dryness and light tannins. Smooth smoky vanilla, peppery, roasted leather, cherry, olive flavours and a creamy, cola finish. A bit dry but very stylish and long. Needs a couple years to smooth out but can be attractive now with duck or rabbit dishes.Tasted: 29 December 2003Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $34.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
ON | $29.95 | 750ml | Vintages Essentials |
Grape: MerlotCSPC: 330241UPC: 5000299239002