Sterling Merlot Napa 750ML 2008 and 4% barley

and 4% barley

The resulting eau-de-vieleaves the still at 73% ABV before being gradually reduced to 56% ABV

is unlike many other dessert wines in that it retains significant acidity in its flavor and as such has significant bright and fresh fruit characteristics

while spicy acidity persists through a luxurious finish

Named after our mother and grandmother

Sterling Merlot Napa 750ML 2008 and 4% barleyThis least expensive of Sterling's latest Merlots stands up respectfully beside the winery's more expensive bottlings, which makes it a good buy. It's very dry, tannic and elegantly structured, with cherry and blackberry flavors enriched with sweet smoky oak.