Sterling - Merlot Central Coast Vintner's Collection 2001 (750ml) Blanquette de Limoux Unknown Cabernet Franc clones planted

Unknown Cabernet Franc clones planted in the 1980s on soils of Cazenovia silt loam

fresh notes of small wild berries

dark chocolate and undergrowth on the nose

often described as a sweet and dry wine

The is very refined and elegant with a fine-tannined line running through the center of the palate

Sterling - Merlot Central Coast Vintner's Collection 2001 (750ml) Blanquette de Limoux Unknown Cabernet Franc clones planted89 points Wine Enthusiast This is a wine powerful in ripe currant, cassis, cherry and cocoa flavors, with smoky oak seasonings. It's soft and luscious in the mouth, with complex tannins. Delicious on its own, or with a grilled steak