decanting for 30 minutes opens up the aromatics noticeably

44% of which were new

Fess Parker Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay aged in French and Hungarian oak

and maple sweetness balanced by rye spice

Braised short ribs echo its smoky oak character

Sterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa fortified-wines decanting for 30 minutes opensSterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, bottled at 14. 9% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2018 vintage earned 93 points from James Suckling, who praised its depth of ripe fruit and sweet spice, cementing this reserve tier bottling as one of Sterling Vineyards' flagship expressions. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 9% Origin: Napa Valley, California Reserve Tier Winery: Sterling Vineyards Production & Heritage