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Wente Vineyards

Sandstone Livermore Valley Merlot

8.879 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Merlot
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

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Wente VineyardsLivermore Valley, San Francisco BayMerlot
Top Notes For
Christine Selv
8.7

Great with salami and rich cheese. Not good with sharp cheddar

Great with salami and rich cheese. Not good with sharp cheddar

1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2019
Michael Doetsch
9.0

Smooth solid value

Smooth solid value

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Jose Rodriguez
9.0

Great smooth wine.

Great smooth wine.

Jan 18th, 2020
Brian Pesis
10

Great! 2013

Great! 2013

Dec 23rd, 2019
Kaycee Daentl
10

This is easily my new favorite merlot

This is easily my new favorite merlot

Dec 10th, 2018
Kate
9.4

Imperial wine.
Smooth, blackberry, plum

Imperial wine.
Smooth, blackberry, plum

Aug 24th, 2017
Paul Brusaschi
8.4

Lovely Merlot, good balance between fruit and tannin. Smooth finish

Lovely Merlot, good balance between fruit and tannin. Smooth finish

Feb 25th, 2017
Anthony Hughes
6.8

Tons of plum, decent structure and tannins.

Tons of plum, decent structure and tannins.

Mar 11th, 2016
Bill Paton
9.0

Great wine at this price point.

Great wine at this price point.

Jan 13th, 2016
Jessica Holt
7.5

Very dry, hints of vanilla and blackberries.

Very dry, hints of vanilla and blackberries.

Oct 25th, 2015