This is a wine that has been in Gross Out for a few weeks. It is $6.99 for an "elsewhere" $19.99, so it doesn't have a terrific discount. We finally decided to try it out to see how it compares.The Sterling Albert Winery is in Alexander Valley, Concord California. The bottle has very little information on it. 14.5% alcohol. This bottle has a plastic cork. (This was a bit of a let down.) Is this a big winery that we haven't heard of before?
In the glass, the wine is very dark. There is a very light nose; maybe a touch of berry. The palate is very soft and indistinct. The finish is medium tannin with some oak. Overall this is a "small" vs. "big" Cab. There is nothing objectionable, but there is also no character. After a while, the wine opened up a little and showed slightly more fruit.
At a lower price, this would rate better, but it doesn't give a great value for Gross Out.
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