Van Westen Vineyards

Vivre la Vie Merlot

9.59 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA

Merlot

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

Top Notes For

9.1

Clear, garnet, clean. Black Forest cake, blackberries, cigar box (cedar). Good length and complexity. Medium body

Clear, garnet, clean. Black Forest cake, blackberries, cigar box (cedar). Good length and complexity. Medium body

May 28th, 2018

10

Such a yummy merlot. Truly a “savor til the last drop” wine.

Such a yummy merlot. Truly a “savor til the last drop” wine.

Feb 3rd, 2018

9.3

Ate with sushi and it is delicious! Nice smooth taste and great plum notes.

Ate with sushi and it is delicious! Nice smooth taste and great plum notes.

Oct 29th, 2017

9.3

Amazing red. One of the best reds in BC. Dark cherry, plum, spice. Needs a meal with it. Divine!

Amazing red. One of the best reds in BC. Dark cherry, plum, spice. Needs a meal with it. Divine!

Aug 6th, 2016

9.4

Perfect accompaniment to a nice steak - great spice notes and tannins.

Perfect accompaniment to a nice steak - great spice notes and tannins.

Apr 11th, 2016

10

This is a definite "buy again" wine!

This is a definite "buy again" wine!

Oct 4th, 2015

9.2

Chris had this 7 years ago

Chris had this 7 years ago

Aug 31st, 2017

9.3

Dominika had this 8 years ago

Dominika had this 8 years ago

Dec 19th, 2016