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

years of age

Only 50% of the juice was fermented in barrels and neutral oak was used

with fine tannins and invigorating acidity

Baudry’s Chinon Blanc is delightful with a Middle Eastern–spiced dish like roasted eggplant and curried yogurt

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