Sterling Vineyards Cabernet
Napa Cabernet since 1964, poured in Commack for decades.
The story behind Sterling Vineyards
Peter Newton, a British expatriate, and his partner Michael Stone founded Sterling Vineyards in 1964, and the first commercial vintage landed in 1969. The winery sits in Napa Valley, and the flagship Cabernet pulls from two very different neighborhoods: warm valley-floor parcels in Calistoga that give plush black fruit and soft tannins, and mountainside sites like Diamond Mountain that supply structure and backbone.
Grapes come in on a morning harvest, take a two-day cold soak for color, then age in a matrix of French, American and Hungarian oak for 11 to 20 months depending on tier. Sterling has been at this a long while, and the record shows it: first place at the 1981 Ottawa Wine Tasting, and official wine of the Primetime Emmy Awards for multiple seasons.
Explore the Sterling Vineyards range
Sterling's Cabernet ladder runs from an everyday Napa bottling up through Platinum and the 2007 SVR Reserve, each step adding oak time and mountain fruit.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa Cabernet | Cabernet Sauvignon | 14.5% ABV | Plush black fruit, soft tannins, valley floor and mountain blend |
| Platinum | Cabernet Sauvignon | 14.9% ABV | Deeper oak, firm structure, dark berry and toast |
| SVR Reserve 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | 14.5% ABV | Aged reserve, mature tannin, cassis and cedar |
| Merlot | Merlot | 13.5% ABV | Round plum, soft finish, easy weeknight red |
| Chardonnay | Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Orchard fruit, light oak, clean finish |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus and grass, bright acidity, served cold |
WineSterling Vineyards - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$12.99Out of stock
WineSterling Vineyards - Napa Cabernet 750mL$26.99Out of stock
WineSterling Vineyards - Chardonnay 750mL$11.99Out of stock
WineSterling Vineyards - Svr Reserve 2007 750mL$39.98Out of stock
WineSterling Vineyards - Merlot 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineSterling Vineyards - Platinum 750mL$34.99Which Sterling Vineyards is right for you?
Pricing here tracks the tiers honestly. The Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet sits at $26.99, which is fair money for valley-floor and mountain fruit with real oak behind it. Step up to the Platinum at $34.99 when you want more density and toast, or the 2007 SVR Reserve at $39.98 if you like a bottle with age already on it. The Merlot is $14.98, Chardonnay $11.99 and Sauvignon Blanc $12.99. Buy Sterling Vineyards online and pick it up curbside in Commack, or take local delivery.
Enough structure for ribeye, priced so a second bottle is not a debate.
A 2007 reserve with bottle age, ready to decant tonight.
Soft plum and a gentle finish, an easy pour under fifteen dollars.