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Brilliant medium straw in color. Luscious aromas of fresh Golden Delicious apple, orange blossom and lemon zest, with hints of vanilla and cloves. Bold flavors of pear and Golden Delicious apple with hints of pineapple, baking spices and vanilla. Creamy mouthfeel with a supple, tropical finish.

The Diamond Mountain Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon shows deep purple ruby, with a rich density of color and aromas of black currant, cedar, cocoa, espresso and hints of lavender and laurel. Blackcurrant, cassis flavors and maple accents are reinforced by an evocative mouth-coating entry. The mouth feel is big, dense and plummy with a fine suede texture on the extended finish.

Light straw in color, our 2005 Napa Valley Chardonnay offers a rich, creamy entry with flavors of ripe pear and apple, vanilla and spice followed by a long, fruity/toasty finish. Enjoy our 2005 Napa Valley Chardonnay with a variety of foods, including Caesar salad, fried chicken, and fresh fish in cream sauce.

The 2003 vintage started out with some uncharacteristically warm weather in March, but the weather changed in April to rainy and cold, and bloom came a week to ten days later than 2002. Warm weather accelerated the earliest part of harvest, but the Cabernet ripened slowly with lovely mature flavors.

The 2003 vintage started out with some uncharacteristically warm weather in March, but the weather changed in April to rainy and cold, and bloom came a week to ten days later than 2002. Warm weather accelerated the earliest part of harvest, but the Merlot ripened slowly with lovely mature flavors.

The 2003 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Pinot Noir shows fresh aromas of ripe red cherry and raspberry with rose petal overtones. A lingering finish and elegant balance define the style of this Pinot Noir. Oak barrel aging gives the wine toasty nuances and overall textural complexity. This exciting wine complements a wide range of foods from salmon to lamb, veal and cheeses.

Deep inky purple in color, the 2001 Three Palms Merlot presents aromas of black cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and cloves, with hints of molasses and toasted coconut. Flavors of ripe plum, cherry and hints of blueberry jam, with spicy cinnamon and clove are complimented by intense caramel and cocoa elements. Powerful, with a smoothly elegant tannin structure in a lengthy finish.

The 2002 Winery Lake Chardonnay is a bright, medium straw color. The aroma and flavor of fresh pineapple are pronounced in this vintage, followed by notes of golden delicious apple, layered with brown sugar, caramel, cinnamon, nutmeg and hints of vanilla. The mouthfeel is rich, creamy and beautifully modulated with bright acid. The wine is medium bodied, with a lingering finish.

Deep plum in color, reflecting the cool climate Merlot from such sites as Winery Lake. Intense aromas of blackberry, with hints of violet, vanilla, and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied and complex with ripe flavors of plum and blackberry jam, with some chocolate and toasty caramel. The wine ends strong, with a rich and toasty finish.

The 2002 Winery Lake Pinot Noir is a clear, light ruby color. The wine offers pretty aromatics of strawberry jam and fresh cherries with hints of tobacco, dry rose petals and cedar. Flavors of strawberry, fresh black cherries intermingled with hints of cinnamon and cloves predominate, finishing with a smooth pleasantly textured tannin structure.

A deep purple, red ruby hue, the nose shows elegant black plum fruit with layers of rose petals, toffee, chocolate, vanilla and anise, also hints of eucalyptus. On the palate, the wine is bright and well balanced with a rich mouthfeel. Flavors of ripe blackberry, plum and black cherry are followed by notes of nutmeg, cloves and a long dark chocolate finish, with soft, chalky tannins.

The 2001 growing season started with a relatively normal budbreak, less than usual rainfall and only one night of severe frost, on April 1st. Bloom and fruit set followed in May with drier, warmer temperatures but not excessive heat. The following June and July were cool and the absence of severe heat spikes (over 1040) which had overly stressed vines in previous seasons, ensured that grapevines and fruit entered veraison and progressed to maturation at a more even rate, with greater development of flavors. Harvest began the third week of August and extended to the first week of October and in contrast to the three previous vintages, was notable for the continuous, even flow of ripening fruit into the winery. Although variation in yields among the different varieties occurred, the overall harvest reflected good yields of excellent fruit quality.

The 2005 vintage started out wet and cool, followed by heat in August and a cool autumn. Harvest finally wrapped up just before Thanksgiving – one of the longest harvests on record. Overall, the vintage shows exceptional quality, and we expect that this year will be one of the best of the decade.

Our Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is created from the finest lots of each vintage from our Napa Valley vineyards, each with varied growing conditions, in American's finest wine region. Selected for their intensity of flavor and varietal concentration, the individual lots are kept separate and then blended before barrel aging. The goal is to craft a wine that symbolizes the integrity and quality of our winery. Dark ruby in color with aromas of sweet toasty oak, elegant black plum and briar fruit layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa and cedar. The flavors are well balanced, with toasty vanilla oak followed by a soft tannin finish, an elegance of structure that will cellar well. A perfect wine for roast beef dishes and savory cheeses.

The 2003 vintage started with warm weather and early budbreak, followed by a cold, wet spring with a touch of frost in May. A major heat spike at the end of May spurred plant growth. Two later heat spikes fostered perfect ripening, resulting in high quality and intensely flavored fruit.

Sterling Vineyards 2002 Reserve Merlot was created from our finest grapes of this vintage. The individual lots were selected based on the highest intensity of flavor, color, varietal concentration and tannin structure. Winemaker Mike Westrick’s vision for the Sterling Vineyards Reserve Merlot is simple. He strives to create something that stands out not only as great wine, but also a varietally true Merlot. The 2002 Reserve Merlot has a brilliant deep ruby hue with aromas of plum jam, cinnamon, and nutmeg with just a hint of root beer. On the palate, the wine exhibits toasty oak, cherries, milk chocolate, ripe plum, and baking spices. The finish is long, soft and ripe. This is a beautiful wine with roasted meat or savory cheeses.

An elegant wine with a deep ruby hue. Black plum, boysenberry and blackberry aromas are layered with cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa and cedar. The flavors are well balanced with bright, ripe blackberry, plum and blackberry followed by nuances of nutmeg and clove with a long dark chocolate, soft tannin finish. This is a well-built Merlot, a wine of complexity, appeal and distinct varietal character.

Sterling Vineyards 2002 SVR was created from the finest grapes of this vintage. The individual lots were selected to display the highest intensity of flavor and varietal concentration. The blend was meticulously assembled, focusing on the synergy between the various Bordelaise varietal components. The wine is a deep ruby hue, with aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, plum jam and hints of black pepper. On the palate, it shows ripe black cherries and blackberries, with accents of dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Soft and rich tannins leave a lingering, satisfying finish. The wine is a beautiful complement to roasted red meats, richer sauces, and aged aromatic cheeses.

The 2003 Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay is a pale straw color, with concentrated aromas of floral fruit, honeysuckle, pineapple, green apple, soft oak, vanilla and toast followed by flavors of green apple, tropical melon, touches of mineral, baked apple and spice, caramel and French vanilla. The wine shows bright acidity on the entry with a creamy mid palate.

The 2002 Sterling Vintner?s Collection Merlot is a clear ruby color with aromas of ripe blackberry, jammy red fruit, vanilla, nutmeg, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. On the palate are flavors of rich black fruits; ripe black cherries, blackberries and a lingering finish of fine grain tannins.

The Sterling Vintner’s Collection Merlot holds a deep garnet color and concentrated aromas of ripe plums, black cherries and lightly toasted oak expressing the wine’s depth. Equally concentrated flavors of red jam, dark chocolate and vanilla are highlighted with subtle oak and light mint notes adding to the complexity. The finish offers smooth tannins and texture allowing this Merlot to pair well with meat, most seafood, and cheese.

The 2002 Sterling Vintner’s Collection Pinot Noir is a clear deep ruby, with complex, vibrant varietal aromas of briar fruit and ripe black cherries, with hints of vanilla. The fruit jumps out of the glass, with big black cherry flavors from entry to finish. The tannins are soft and there is a resonant touch of earth in the lingering finish.

The 2002 Sterling Vintner’s Collection Shiraz is a deep ruby plum hue, with concentrated aromas of raspberry, blueberry, dark chocolate covered cherries, smoked game with notes of bay laurel, vanilla and toasty oak. On the palate, velvet tannins support rich flavors of bramble fruit, including raspberries, with hints of tobacco and smoked bacon. The wine has with a lingering, round finish. Delicious with game meats, various pastas, hearty seafood preparations, and cheeses.

The 2001 Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon expresses the intense character of Monterey fruit in a full and balanced wine. Distinctive aromas of ripe blackberry, pepper, toast and hints of smoked meats are followed by subtle notes of light chocolate mint and vanilla. The palate offers concentrated black fruits, toffee and dark chocolate powder. The texture is full, rich, and soft in the mouth, making it a great match with classic beef dishes, duck confit, assorted cheeses, and dark chocolate.

The 2003 Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc is a clear, pale gold color, with concentrated aromas of citrus and lemon grass, nectarine and jasmine, followed by clean flavors that hint of ruby grapefruit, peach and kiwi. Crisp and lingering, this wine will complement goat cheese appetizers, lightly grilled fish and Caesar salad with grilled chicken.