Sterling Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Dark ruby in color, this Cabernet Sauvignon opens to spicy notes of raspberry and black cherry with hints of cedar and toasty oak rounding out the aroma. Flavors of black cherry and blackberry, raspberries, hints of roasted coffee and an earthy, savory spiciness coat the palate, and lead to a long, elegant finish.

These wonderful flavors and the smooth, silky tannins make this wine a perfect accompaniment to barbecued steaks and lamb chops, as well as richer pasta dishes and ripe cheeses.

1. Sterling Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
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3. Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2006

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2. Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
3. Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

1. Yalumba Barossa Shiraz + Viognier 2005
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3. Peter Lehmann Cabernet Sauvignon 2005