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Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Sterling Vineyards · California · United States

$24.09
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Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Blackberry, plum and dark cherry with mocha, caramel, toffee and soft chocolatey tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like plush, polished Napa Cabernet with ripe fruit and oak sweetness rather than a very lean or earthy Cabernet.

Why buy it

A recognizable Napa Valley Cabernet from a long-running producer, priced for a dinner-table upgrade rather than a collector splurge.

Best for

Grilled steak, barbecue ribs, roast beef, and rich weeknight or weekend meals.

Style

Full-bodied, fruit-forward Napa Cabernet with smooth tannins and mocha-toned oak notes.

Drinks like

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, polished California Bordeaux-style reds

Experience level

Easy for newer Cabernet drinkers, still satisfying for shoppers who want classic Napa richness.

Flavor notes

Fruitblackberryplumblackberry pieblack cherryred currant
Floralpleasant floral notes
Oakcaramelmochatoffeevanilla
Spicepepperclove
Otherchocolatey tannins

Pairs well with

filet mignon · barbecued ribs · grilled t-bone steak · braised short ribs

Best occasions

steakhouse dinner at homebackyard barbecueNapa Cabernet giftholiday roast dinner

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes if opened young; a quick splash decant is enough for casual serving
Glassware:
Bordeaux or large red-wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Producer notes that this style can be enjoyed now; shelf vintage should be verified before making cellar recommendations.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A smooth, approachable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with blackberry, plum and blackberry pie fruit layered with caramel, mocha, toffee and chocolatey tannins. A generous red for steak, ribs and other hearty dishes.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Sterling Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 16, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Lauren Kopit
Vineyard source:
Napa Valley; producer states its fruit is grown in a variety of quality vineyards in addition to estate vineyards. Retail copy for the UPC describes mountain and valley-floor Napa Valley parcels.
Vessel:
Not stated by producer for this bottling.
About the winery · Sterling Vineyards ›

Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 in Napa Valley by Peter Newton and Michael Stone. The winery was one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time, and its Bordeaux-inspired wines were part of Napa's early rise as a fine-wine region. Sterling made its first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1969 and is also known for its hilltop, Mykonos-inspired winery and aerial gondola in Calistoga. The producer states that the property is powered by 100% renewable electricity and continues to pursue sustainability projects.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
What does Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Blackberry, plum and dark cherry with mocha, caramel, toffee and soft chocolatey tannins.
What food pairs with Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with filet mignon, barbecued ribs, grilled T-bone steak and braised short ribs.
How should I serve Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes if opened young; a quick splash decant is enough for casual serving. Glass: Bordeaux or large red-wine glass.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $19.09. See The Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.