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Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc

Sterling Vineyards · California · United States

89 pts · Wine Enthusiast88 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$9.99$12.99 save $3.00 (23%)

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Why it’s a great value

Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc is $9.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $12.99 — a saving of $3.00 (23%). It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc, is $12.99.

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

Bright citrus and tropical fruit - think grapefruit and passion fruit - with a grassy edge and a dry, clean finish. Light-bodied and zippy rather than rich.

You’ll like this if…

You reach for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio or an unoaked Chardonnay and want something in that lane for well under fifteen dollars.

Why buy it

A dependable, widely reviewed California white from a well-known Napa name, priced at $13.99 at WineDiscounts.com - an easy case-buy for summer entertaining.

Best for

Everyday drinking, seafood nights and gatherings where you need a safe crowd-pleasing white.

Style

Dry, crisp, fruit-forward California Sauvignon Blanc with no noticeable oak.

Drinks like

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (a touch more pungent), Chilean Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Pinot Grigio, entry-level Bordeaux Blanc

Experience level

Beginner-friendly; nothing here needs explaining or decanting.

Flavor notes

Fruitpassion fruitpink grapefruitlemonlimegreen applewhite stone fruit
Floralcherry blossom
Earthfresh-cut grass
Otherclean citrus finish

Pairs well with

grilled or broiled white fish with lemon · oysters, steamed clams or shrimp cocktail · green salad with vinaigrette, or tomato and goat cheese salad · fresh goat cheese and herbed feta · lemon-herb roast chicken or turkey sandwiches · on its own, chilled, before dinner

Best occasions

Weeknight dinnersBackyard grilling and picnicsPorch sipping in warm weatherBrunch and showersLarge-format party pours where a crowd-pleasing white is needed

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50 F (straight from the fridge is fine; let it sit 5 minutes if very cold)
Decanting:
Not needed
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass with a slightly tapered rim
Drink or cellar:
Drink the current release now - this style is made for freshness, not cellaring
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; enjoy within 3 days while the citrus is still lively

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

About this wine

A bright, easygoing California Sauvignon Blanc from Sterling's everyday Vintner's Collection, with passion fruit, pink grapefruit and lemon citrus aromas and a hint of fresh-cut grass. Juicy citrus and stone fruit flavors finish clean and refreshing, which makes it a reliable house white at this price.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer
Sterling Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 18, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated for this bottling in sources read; Harry Hansen has been listed as Sterling's winemaker
Vineyard source:
Fruit is sourced from multiple California growing areas under the broad California appellation; retailer material points to cooler coastal sites such as Monterey County (inferred, not confirmed by the winery)
Vessel:
Not stated by the producer in sources read; the crisp, unoaked profile is consistent with cool stainless-steel fermentation (inferred)
About the winery · Sterling Vineyards ›

Sterling Vineyards is a Napa Valley winery near Calistoga, founded in 1964 by Peter Newton and Michael Stone, with its first vintage in 1969. Its white hilltop winery, reached by an aerial gondola, became one of Napa's best-known visitor destinations. The brand has changed hands several times over the decades - Coca-Cola, Seagram and Diageo among them - and is now part of Treasury Wine Estates. Sterling built its reputation on Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Vintner's Collection is the approachable, broadly sourced California tier meant for everyday drinking rather than the estate and single-vineyard bottlings.

Critic reviews

89/100Wine Enthusiast

Reviewed: Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc (2020) — Wine Enthusiast tasting panel (blind), not stated in source read · source

88/100Wine Enthusiast

“A simple, well-rounded, people-pleasing Sauvignon Blanc with light aromas and flavors of lemon, lime, green apple and cherry blossom.”

Reviewed: Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc (2021) — Wine Enthusiast tasting panel (blind), not stated in source read · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Bright citrus and tropical fruit - think grapefruit and passion fruit - with a grassy edge and a dry, clean finish. Light-bodied and zippy rather than rich.
What food pairs with Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc?
It pairs well with Grilled or broiled white fish with lemon, Oysters, steamed clams or shrimp cocktail, Green salad with vinaigrette, or tomato and goat cheese salad, Fresh goat cheese and herbed feta and Lemon-herb roast chicken or turkey sandwiches.
How should I serve Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc?
Serve at 45-50 F (straight from the fridge is fine; let it sit 5 minutes if very cold). Not needed. Glass: Standard white wine glass with a slightly tapered rim.
Is Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
Today it is $9.99, $3.00 (23%) below its recorded compare-at price of $12.99. It also holds a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Sauvignon Blanc?
750 ml bottle.