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So here is my wine review for the week of July 24th, 2006...

STERLING CABERNET 2003

Description: This is a popular wine found on many wine lists of mid-range restaurants, easily accesible at warehouse stores and sold in many grocery stores. This has not ever been a great red wine, but it is usually a solid $20 bottle.

How to Get it: It's all over the place including all BevMo stores, Costco, Sam's, wine stores and most grocery stores as well as numerous restaurant wine lists.

How Much: It's about $20 per bottle.

My Thoughts: This has never been a "big" cab, featuring a lasting finish with long, lingering flavors. Rather, it is, historically, a somewhat thin red with fruity flavors that is easy to drink. This 2003 has a more earthy flavor than previous Sterling cabs but still goes down smoothly. Some may find the combination f mineral and thinness to be a turn-off.


Overall Score: This remains a wine that is just fine. It is far from being bad and not close to being great, which is about what you'd expect for a Napa red priced at $20. Average wine means 2 ½ vines.

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