Sterling - Merlot Central Coast Vintner's Collection 2001 (750ml) Cru silky texture and mild tannins

silky texture and mild tannins make this a versatile wine with food

resulting from both granitic and clay-rich soil

On the palate this red wine is a powerful wine with a beautiful balance between acidity and tannins

He’s only using native yeast and doesn’t block malolactic fermentation with the belief that the natural process is part of the vintage variation

Sterling - Merlot Central Coast Vintner's Collection 2001 (750ml) Cru silky texture and mild tannins89 points Wine Enthusiast This is a wine powerful in ripe currant, cassis, cherry and cocoa flavors, with smoky oak seasonings. It's soft and luscious in the mouth, with complex tannins. Delicious on its own, or with a grilled steak