SAUVIGNON BLANC 2003

The 2003 Sterling Vintner?s Collection Sauvignon Blanc is a clear, pale gold color, with concentrated aromas of citrus and lemon grass, nectarine and jasmine, followed by clean flavors that hint of ruby grapefruit, peach and kiwi. Crisp and lingering, this wine will complement goat cheese appetizers, lightly grilled fish and Caesar salad with grilled chicken.

CHARDONNAY 2003

The 2003 Sterling Vintner?s Collection Chardonnay is a pale straw color, with concentrated aromas of floral fruit, honeysuckle, pineapple, green apple, soft oak, vanilla and toast followed by flavors of green apple, tropical melon, touches of mineral, baked apple and spice, caramel and French vanilla. The wine shows bright acidity on the entry with a creamy mid palate.

PINOT NOIR 2002

The 2002 Sterling Vintner's Collection Pinot Noir is a clear deep ruby, with complex, vibrant varietal aromas of briar fruit and ripe black cherries, with hints of vanilla. The fruit jumps out of the glass, with big black cherry flavors from entry to finish. The tannins are soft and there is a resonant touch of earth in the lingering finish.

MERLOT 2002

The 2002 Sterling Vintner?s Collection Merlot is a clear ruby color with aromas of ripe blackberry, jammy red fruit, vanilla, nutmeg, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. On the palate are flavors of rich black fruits; ripe black cherries, blackberries and a lingering finish of fine grain tannins.