The 2015 is sourced from vineyards spanning across all Napa Valley, including the Meigs Vineyard in Wooden Valley, Peterson Vineyard on Diamond Mountain, Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville and the famed Hewitt Vineyard in Rutherford. This modern style Cabernet from winemaker Harry Hansen is intense and powerful, with profound aromatics ripe black currants, crème de cassis, baking spices, sweetened coffee and cocoa, along with some underlying nuances of leather and sweet toasted oak all taking shape. Ultra-ripe and and highly extracted, this full-bodied Cabernet goes on to display incredible depth and concentration, with layers of ripe dark fruits and a voluptuous texture that envelops the palate through the finish. Full-throttle and extremely expressive, this Cabernet holds back no punches, and readers who enjoy an upfront, modern style will instantly fall in love with the 2015 'Iridium' from Sterling Vineyards.
Rating | Value | Drink |
92 |
$250 |
2020-2030 |
Country | Region | Appellation |
United States |
California |
Napa Valley |
Editor | Issue | Importer |
J. D'Angelo |
May, 2019 |
Treasury Wine Estates |