Sterling Vineyards

[tandkvd]

I have enjoied reading the post on the Wine Board for a couple of months. I have gotten some good information and laughs. I addmitedly know very little about wine. The Merlots are my favorite.
My wife bought me a bottle of Sterling Vinyards 1999 Merlot for Christmas. Now she doesn't like wine much, unless it is very sweet. And she knows less about wine than I do. But she hit a homerun with this choice.
Can any one give me any info on this wine? And has anyone had any experience with other wines by Sterling?