Complex and food-friendly, this plush and balanced Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot Red Wine comes from some of the best vineyards surrounding the winery. It's perfect for everyday meals and special occasions. 18-month oak-aging adds generous spice and polished, silky tannins. Enjoy this Merlot wine with grilled pork chops or roasted game hens. Sterling Vineyards was founded in 1964 by Oxford graduate and successful businessman Peter Newton. Newton was an early pioneer of crafting Bordeaux-inspired red wines in California and helped transform the Napa Valley region into the premier winemaking appellation we know today.