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Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay

Sterling Vineyards · California · United States

91 pts · James Suckling
$18.99$24.99 save $6.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay is $18.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $24.99 — a saving of $6.00 (24%). It carries a verified 91-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay is $14.99.

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

Ripe apple, pineapple, citrus cream, vanilla, brioche, and toasted hazelnut with a creamy mid-palate and bright finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy Napa or California Chardonnay with oak influence, malolactic creaminess, and enough acidity to keep it fresh.

Why buy it

A recognizable Napa Valley Chardonnay from a long-established producer, offering the richer texture many Chardonnay drinkers want without losing citrusy lift.

Best for

A polished, crowd-friendly white for seafood, poultry, creamy pasta, and richer appetizers.

Style

Dry, medium-full to full-bodied Napa Chardonnay with ripe fruit, creamy texture, moderate oak, and bright acidity.

Drinks like

California Chardonnay, Carneros Chardonnay, richer white Burgundy-inspired styles with oak and malolactic fermentation.

Experience level

Easy for casual Chardonnay drinkers, with enough detail for shoppers who like Napa Valley whites.

Flavor notes

Fruitfresh citrusGranny Smith applelimepineappleGolden Delicious applemelon
Oakvanillabrioche toastshortbread
Spicesubtle baking spice
Otherhazelnutlanolincitron creme

Pairs well with

seared scallops with lemon butter · roast chicken with herbs · creamy fettuccine with mushrooms · triple-cream brie or aged gouda

Best occasions

Dinner with roast chicken or seafoodA richer white wine for guestsHoliday appetizersCreamy pasta night

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
50-55°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served very cold.
Glassware:
Chardonnay or medium-bowl white wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy now; drink within 1-3 years of release for fresh fruit and creamy texture.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days, refrigerated with a tight closure.

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

About this wine

Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay is a dry, full-textured white with citrus, green apple, pineapple, melon, vanilla, brioche, and toasted shortbread notes. It balances creamy richness from oak and malolactic fermentation with a bright, crisp finish.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
100% Chardonnay
Producer
Sterling Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
14.5%

Details last verified September 18, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated.
Vineyard source:
Fruit comes primarily from the southern part of Napa Valley, with Carneros sites Stanly Ranch and BV Ranch 9 plus fruit from Big Ranch and Gamble Ranch farther north in Oak Knoll and Oakville.
Vessel:
Fermented with a combination of French oak (65%) and American oak (35%).
About the winery · Sterling Vineyards ›

Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Peter Newton and Michael Stone in Napa Valley. The winery is known for its hilltop, Mykonos-inspired architecture and aerial gondola experience in Calistoga. Sterling states that it was one of only 27 bonded wineries in Napa Valley at the time of its founding and that it helped popularize varieties such as Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon in the region. The property reopened in 2023 after the 2020 Glass Fire, and the winery says the site is powered by 100% renewable electricity.

Sustainability

Renewable electricity · Winery states the property is powered by 100% renewable electricity; no formal certification found on the product page. ↗

Critic reviews

91/100James Suckling

“Aromas of fresh cloves, apricot pie, cooked apples, clementine and orange blossom.”

Reviewed: Sterling Napa Chardonnay (2016) — Not stated, Not stated · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay dry or sweet?
Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay 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 Chardonnay taste like?
Ripe apple, pineapple, citrus cream, vanilla, brioche, and toasted hazelnut with a creamy mid-palate and bright finish.
What food pairs with Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay?
It pairs well with seared scallops with lemon butter, roast chicken with herbs, creamy fettuccine with mushrooms and triple-cream brie or aged gouda.
How should I serve Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay?
Serve at 50-55°F. No decant needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served very cold. Glass: Chardonnay or medium-bowl white wine glass.
Is Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay a good value?
Today it is $18.99, $6.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $24.99. It also holds a verified 91-point score from James Suckling.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay?
Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $14.99. See Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay?
750 ml bottle, 14.5% alcohol by volume.