Vita Nova

Reservatum Santa Barbara County Merlot Blend

8.83 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Cory Fierro

1999 vintage. Tasted alongside the 1998 and on the label we noticed this is almost perfectly split percentages between merlot, sangiovese and cab franc. More red fruits and vegetal notes on the nose, but a smoother and silkier mouthfeel on the palate. Slightly better than the 1998, and paired better with the steaks we had.

1999 vintage. Tasted alongside the 1998 and on the label we noticed this is almost perfectly split percentages between merlot, sangiovese and cab franc. More red fruits and vegetal notes on the nose, but a smoother and silkier mouthfeel on the palate. Slightly better than the 1998, and paired better with the steaks we had.

Aug 28th, 2015
Tim Rogers

Tim had this 8 years ago

Tim had this 8 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2016