| This weekend our parents came to visit. We | | | | cherries, plum and berry. Our palate seemed to |
| always LOVE when they come see us as we | | | | again find that with this wine as well, that flavors |
| enjoy our time spent with them. They, like many | | | | matched the aroma. This wine paired great with |
| of us are are busy with their lives and grand kids, | | | | our meal! |
| etc. Per their request, they just wanted to come | | | | We have blogged about other Sterling Wines in |
| visit and relax. We were going to ensure that's | | | | the past and we rarely are disappointed. Our |
| what they were going to do! | | | | pairing of wines along with our meal turned out |
| As we said our hello's and caught up, we started | | | | perfect. |
| our evening with an appetizer of Goat Cheese, | | | | We concluded the evening under the clear sky full |
| Fresh Basil and Roasted Red Peppers on Crusty | | | | of stars on a beautiful "crisp" winter evening with |
| Italian Bread. I enjoy making this and we love it | | | | a raging fire in the outdoor fire pit. We topped it |
| with a good bottle of wine. Tonight it was Sterling | | | | off with a slice of "Wine cake made from port |
| North Coast Zinfandel '04. This wine was dark | | | | wine" a gift from another family member. What a |
| ruby in color with the aroma of berries and | | | | wonderful evening full of relaxation and the love |
| pepper. The wine on the palate was of spice, | | | | of family! Looking forward to our next visit! |
| cherries, raspberries and slight pepper as in the | | | | Here are our Ratings: / Pass / Fair / OK / Good / |
| aroma! Loved this wine, it paired great with our | | | | Great / Fantastic |
| appetizer, It was very drinkable, smooth with | | | | We rate Both, Sterling North Coast Zinfandel '04 |
| good flavor! | | | | & Sterling Napa Valley Syrah '04 wine |
| On to our dinner, Ron BBQ'D our steaks, they | | | | (GOOD-GREAT). |
| were mouthwatering delicious. I accompanied | | | | * Price per bottle ranges from $30.00+ for the |
| these "wonderful" Steaks with French Fried yams | | | | Zinfandel and $38.00+ for the Syrah... |
| drizzled with EVO and coarse sea salt and a side | | | | * Disclaimer: Just because we like or dislike a wine |
| salad with an assortment of toppings for | | | | does not mean that you will have the same |
| everyone to choose from. We paired the meal of | | | | experience. Of course it's always worth a try... tell |
| the night with Sterling Napa Valley Syrah '04. This | | | | us what you think?? |
| wine was a dark plum color with aromas of dark | | | | |