Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection California 2016 750 ml

This vintage of Sterling Vineyards' Vintner's Collection California draws from vineyards across the state rather than Sterling's own Napa hillside estate, keeping the focus on easy, fruit-forward drinking rather than single-vineyard complexity. By now the wine has had a few years to settle, softening any rough edges from release while keeping its straightforward, ready-to-drink character. It's the same philosophy that defines the tier across vintages: approachable fruit, soft tannins, and no real need for further cellaring. Sterling itself is better known for the tram ride up to its hilltop tasting room above Calistoga than for wines at this price point, but the Vintner's Collection does its job as a dependable, no-fuss pour.

How to drink Sterling Vineyards Vintner's Collection

No decanting needed — serve at cool room temperature straight from the bottle. It's an easy match for pasta, roast chicken, or a weeknight burger.

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