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Vie 2012 "Belle-Amie" Rosé
Winery: Vie
Grape(s): Grenache, Syrah, & Mourvedre
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 15-20

Review:
Notes of cherry, cranberry, and raspberry greet the senses. With a sip, flavors of bramble fruit emerge with an accent of spice. A lush, mouth-filling Rosé with a welcoming acidity, it's ideal for a summer picnic or as an apéritif. Only 75 cases were produced.
Rating: 90

Sol Rouge 2011 Viognier
Winery: Sol Rouge
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Lake County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 30-35

Review:
The nose offers aromas of peach and tropical fruit with accents of honeysuckle. Notes of peach, apricot, and mango mingle with floral and honeyed suggestions on the palate. A rich, mouth-filling Viognier, fans of lush, round whites will enjoy this bottle. 100 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2011 Viognier
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: North Coast
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 20-25

Review:
Aromatics of apricot, tropical fruits, and melon combine with notes of honeysuckle and minerals on the nose. The palate offers flavors of peach, honeydew, and apricot along with floral highlights. A rich, round wine, fans of full-bodied, floral whites will enjoy this bottle. 1000 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Winery SF 2011 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: North Coast
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 10-15

Review:
Notes of lemon-yogurt and lime come together with suggestions of grass on the nose. Flavors of lemon, lime, and gooseberry mingle with hints of custard on the palate. A welcoming acidity and slightly creamy mouthfeel make this a very approachable wine. Fan of fuller-bodied Sauvignon Blanc will enjoy this bottle. 1,500 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Winery SF 2012 Chardonnay
Winery: Winery SF
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Region: North Coast
Year: 20112
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: (n/a)
Price: 20-25

Review:
A bouquet of melon, peach, buttery toast, and wet stone raises up from a glass. A sip delivers flavors of pear and peach along with highlights of butter and minerals. A rich white wine, with a balanced acidity, fans of bright, buttery Chardonnay will enjoy this bottle. 1,200 cases were made.
Rating: 88