Sterling Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

This wine displays a deep ruby color with rich aromas of cherry and blackberry and a hint of coffee. The mouthfilling flavors of ripe black and red fruits, laced with spice, persist through the lengthy finish. Silky, ripe tannins structure the wine and contribute to the plush texture on the palate.

November 2008

The 05 Sterling Napa Valley Cab is a better vintage. Omark is right... The 04 just doesn't have any body & the finish was weak! In the 04, there just is no real difference between this cab & their Vinter's Collection.

The 04 isn't worth the money... The 05 was a much better year!

November 2009

Each vintage, the Sterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is created from the finest lots from their Napa Valley vineyards. Selected for their intensity of flavor and varietal concentration, the individual lots are kept separate and then blended together before barrel aging. The 2004 Reserve Cabernet grapes are sourced from Bear Flats Vineyards, the rolling hills of Moore Vineyards, the more mountainous Peterson Vineyards and Larsen Ranch in Calistoga where varietal character excels. Each of these unique vineyards imparts distinct characters to the fruit grown there, which in turn adds read more...the complexity and richness for which Sterling Reserve is renowned. Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Gros Verdot, 4% Merlot, 2% Syrah This robust wine is dark ruby in color, with strong aromas of ripe black cherry, spicy toasty oak, plums, cinnamon and tobacco. The rich, silky palate reveals lush black currant and blackberry flavors, strong, supply tannins and a long, fruity finish. The wine was aged in French oak barrels (approximately 50% of which were new) for 18 months. Pair this wine with hearty red meat such as grilled beef tenderloin and rack of lamb.    (hide)

Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with cherry, cassis, blackberry and a hint of black olive.

September 2009

This wine maybe past its prime. Otherwise its a real disappointment coming from what I had thought was a premium napa valley winery.
It has good balance but no complexity and a very weak finish.. Where are the tannins ? This wine is overpriced and not a good value for what its being sold for.
There are much better california cabs for half the price.

November 2009

Varietal composition: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot Dark ruby in color, the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon opens to spicy notes of raspberry and black cherry with hints of cedar and toasty oak rounding out the aroma. Flavors of black cherry and blackberry, raspberries, hints of roasted coffee and an earthy, savory spiciness coat the palate, and lead to a long, elegant finish. These wonderful flavors and the smooth, silky tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to barbecued steaks and lamb chops, as well as richer pasta dishes and ripe cheeses.