Sterling Merlot, the Soft, Plush Red for People Who Find Cabernet Too Much
Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot is the velvety, easy to love red on a shelf full of big Cabernets. It is a soft, plush, food friendly Napa Merlot from the famous gondola winery above Calistoga. It is the gift for the Merlot lover and the friend who finds Cabernet too firm. It also suits anyone who wants a smooth, comforting red for a cozy night in.
It comes from Sterling Vineyards, the landmark white hilltop winery you reach by aerial tram. It carries the same wine country story as its Cabernet sibling. But the wine itself is a different mood entirely. Where the Cabernet is structured and firm, this Merlot is round, plush and gentle. It draws on rich Napa fruit, some from prized mountain vineyards, for a wine generous from the first sip.
What makes it a great gift:
- A soft, plush, food friendly Napa Merlot, gentler than Cabernet.
- From the iconic Sterling gondola winery above Calistoga.
- Rich Napa fruit, including prized mountain grown grapes.
- Aged in oak for a smooth, velvety texture.
- An approachable crowd pleaser for casual dinners and cozy nights.
In the glass it is lush and mellow, with black plum, blackberry and black cherry. It also has toffee, mocha and a warm baking spice from the oak, over soft tannins and a smooth finish. It is a wine built for comfort and ease rather than power. That is exactly what makes it such a welcoming gift, the bottle you open when comfort is the point.
Serve it with roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes or a bowl of pasta. It does exactly what a good Merlot should: please everyone at the table. It is a natural for the Merlot lover, a comfort food dinner, or a cozy gift. Add an engraving to the back of the bottle, plus a personal note at checkout.
