1974 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Community Tasting Notes (24) Median Score: 92 points

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  4/5/2024 - englishman's claret wrote:

  Oxidized, alas. Others had nice things to say, but I couldn't get past it.

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  2/2/2024 - G_H wrote: 87 Points

  A 1974 Napa Retrospective (Zunfthaus zur Waag Zürich): While still drinkable, this was fairly inexpressive on the nose, slightly cool with some tobacco and leather.

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  12/10/2022 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:

  Drinking exceptionally well which I suppose most California from this year does. This was very tasty. Darker fruits still very prevalent. Great balance. Good age. It's tasty.

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  12/10/2022 - VDLT Wine Likes this wine:

  Remarkably fresh and strongly-fruited. Very impressive save for an odd flavor note that only I seemed to perceive.

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  11/7/2021 - Nanda wrote: 92 Points

  This has all the hallmarks of a Ric Forman wine — bordeaux-like tobacco and tar notes add complexity to the sweet plum fruit. Plenty of concentration, suave tannin and life left here. Should hold at this level for 5-10.

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