Wente Vineyards

Sandstone Livermore Valley Merlot

8.8296 ratings
8.710 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

Juicy! A West Coast favorite at an East Coast spot!

Juicy! A West Coast favorite at an East Coast spot!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2015
Christine Selv

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
Jessica Goudreault

It has a dry sort of taste initial but a long lasting delicious flavor

It has a dry sort of taste initial but a long lasting delicious flavor

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2019
Ted Wilson

Wente Merlots are consistently good. Can be drunk by itself or with food. A personal favorite.

Wente Merlots are consistently good. Can be drunk by itself or with food. A personal favorite.

1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2016
Michael Doetsch

Smooth solid value

Smooth solid value

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2014
Brad Hemmer

Lighter smooth merlot. Tasty. Happy 4th!!

Lighter smooth merlot. Tasty. Happy 4th!!

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2014
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Pleasant enough but one dimensional. Not a lot on the nose.

Pleasant enough but one dimensional. Not a lot on the nose.

Feb 4th, 2017
Max Gottesfeld

Cherries and plums with moderate oak. #chairmansselection PA $9.99

Cherries and plums with moderate oak. #chairmansselection PA $9.99

Feb 26th, 2015
Austin Baird

Medium bodied Merlot, similar to a light cab. Great tannins, begged my mouth for protein!

Medium bodied Merlot, similar to a light cab. Great tannins, begged my mouth for protein!

Apr 17th, 2014
Vincent Cordasco

Juicy

Jan 24th, 2024