2016 Sterling Vineyards Merlot

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 89.4 points

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  4/17/2024 - M.J.G. wrote: 90 Points

  Stewed dark fruit in this very pretty, not overripe, Napa merlot. Sideways screwed this grape so unfairly. Almost like a nice, mature right bank Bordeaux. QPR is fantastic.

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  4/20/2022 - sdwineguru wrote: 89 Points

  $13 (Costco) Napa Merlot 2016 Sterling Vineyards. Mid-dark garnet, viscous (14.7 alc.); ripe grape, black fruit, herbaceous, blackberry nose; medium acids, tannins; a bit tart on the medium long finish. BBQ burger wine. 15.5 UC Davis scale, 89 other scales.

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  3/6/2022 - B&Dg wrote: flawed

  Not corked, but gone bad.

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  2/16/2022 - gscampbell12 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Smooth, touch of bitter but finishes sweet. Benefits from breathing. Would have again

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  11/2/2021 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Value Napa 2016 Sterl ing Vineyards Merlot ($20 less $6 at Costco). Mid-dark garnet, viscous (14.7 alc.); mint, cocoa, ripe grape nose; mid-body; balanced; long cocoa, wood, semi-hot finish. w/pizza, pasta. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.

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