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Written By Alison Chew | Dietitian Verified by Rebecca Housh, MS, RDN
Sterling Vineyards, established in 1964 by Sir Peter Newton, a British Knight, and Oxford scholar, is one of the most visited wineries in Napa Valley and is renowned for crafting world-class wines.
Sterling Wines’ eight vineyards are located throughout the Napa Valley region and produce a range of grape varietals.
Amidst this challenging time for the vineyard, I was fortunate to be able to secure a bottle of their 2015 Reserve Calistoga Cabernet Franc, with grapes sourced primarily from their Tamagni Vineyard in Calistoga.
Knowing what a tasting treat this wine was likely to be, we took special care to create a meal that would let this wine shine — and did it ever. Shop now >>
After decanting the Cab Franc for 40 minutes before serving, I poured the wine into the glass and admired its beautiful, bright, pale ruby coloring. Taking a hearty whiff followed by a generous sip, I sat back, closed my eyes, smiled, and said aloud,
“That is one of the most elegant wines I’ve ever tasted.”
My palate picked up notes of tart black cherry, ripe blackberries, plumb and black pepper, all of which went exceptionally well with the juicy steak, herbs de Provence-spiced fingerling potatoes, and buttery green beans, followed by a rich, chocolatey cupcake for dessert. Shop now >>
Even though we had a decadent dinner prepared to pair with this wine, I have no doubt I would have been just as satisfied sipping it with no fare at all. Shop now >>
Sterling Vineyards has 5 wine collections, Iridium, Reserve, Winery Exclusives, Napa Collection, and Vinter’s Collection, each focused on bringing you the best that the Napa Valley has to offer.
The crown jewel of this vineyard is the Iridium Collection, “Made in only the very best vintages with the finest and most intense expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Iridium is the pinnacle of winemaking perfection.”
At the time of this posting, there were two Iridium Cabernet Sauvignon vintages available both priced at $175 and rated 96 points and 93 points, respectively. Shop now >>
Many of the wines from Sterling Vineyards are highly rated (and for good reason!), including the 2016 Sterling Vineyards Sleeping Lady Vineyard Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon that has a rating of 98 points.
With a focus on premium Napa red wine, Sterling Vineyards offers over 30 types of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfindel, and Merlot for you to choose from along with 10 types of white wine, two sparkling, and one rose.
Prices range from $16 per bottle up to $215, with most between $35 and $80. And while most can’t afford to drink Sterling Vineyards every night with dinner, you can enjoy a beautiful bottle of their hand-crafted wine on a special occasion like an anniversary or birthday with those you love. Shop now >>
Sterling Vineyards offers three “Sterling Society” wine club options:
Polished Society: $275 avg. per shipment (+ shipping & tax)
This option allows you to enjoy the best wines from their reserve and library collection.
Cellar Society: $130 avg per shipment (+ shipping & tax); $140 (avg per shipment for reds-only option)
This option allows you to enjoy wines from Sterling’s exclusive winery-only collection as well as other small production wines.
Malvasia Society: $300 avg. per shipment (+ shipping and tax)
This wine club option is all about helping you keep your cellar stocked year-round with a case of Sterling’s top-selling Malvasia Bianca. It’s delivered twice per year in February & September. 30% discount on every purchase of Malvasia Bianca
Sterling Society Benefits
If you are looking for an extra special gift this year for a big birthday, anniversary, or holiday, look no further than a beautiful bottle of wine from Sterling Vineyards. Or why not go a step further and make your gift more personal by setting up a Virtual Wine Tasting with a group of close friends, family, employees, or clients? A virtual wine tasting is a great way to bring everyone together, virtually, to connect and enjoy a wonderful bottle of wine.
In addition, the Sterling Vineyards wine concierge team can help take the work out of corporate and employee gifting by creating a custom plan to meet your needs and budget. They will even pack, wrap, and ship the wine gifts so that all you have to do is sit back and relax knowing that you gave an exquisite gift of appreciation that everyone will enjoy. Shop now >>
With all that’s going on in the world, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to enjoy this bottle of wine from Sterling Vineyards. We not only loved this amazing wine, but we also love that even though their physical winery is closed you can still purchase wine online, book a virtual wine tasting for friends, family, or colleagues, and join the wine club to experience the best of the Napa Valley all year long.
If you appreciate expressive, elegant wines–especially those from Napa Valley– and have an accommodating budget, Sterling Vineyards wine is a worthy and remarkable choice. Shop now >>
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| This post has been reviewed and approved by our dietitian Rebecca Housh, MS, RDN, LDN for nutritional accuracy. | |
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 | Rebecca Housh is a registered dietitian based in Chicago, IL. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Boston University and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Rebecca is passionate about the idea of food as medicine in both preventative and therapeutic care. Her current professional interests lie in food security, food access, and nutrition for chronic disease. |
