Wines
of the Week: Vie Winery - San Francisco
By FBWorld Team
Vie
comes from the Old French word meaning "to invite"
or "to give occasion for". Or, in French today, it
is simply translated "Life". So if you're in San Francisco,
visit the winery's tasting room on Treasure Island and celebrate
life as the offerings we sampled from them were all excellent.
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Vie
Winery 2011 Roussanne
Winery:
Vie Winery
Grape(s): 100% Roussanne
Region: Lake County
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
A bouquet of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle rises up
from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of apricot and
mango accented by notes of honey and springtime flowers.
A rich, fairly round white with a welcoming acidity, it
will pair nicely with swordfish or roast turkey. 175 cases
were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Vie
Winery 2010 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah
Winery:
Vie Winery
Grape(s): 97% Syrah & 3% Viognier
Region: Santa Barbara County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 40-45
Review:
Aromas of blackberries, cherries, and boysenberries mingle
with notes of pepper, smoked meat, and cedar on the nose.
Flavors of rich bramble fruit unfold into suggestions
of white pepper, thyme, and cola on the palate. A rich,
dark Syrah with plentiful tannins, enjoy a bottle with
a seasoned lamb chop now or lay it down for a few years
in the cellar. 200 cases produced.
Rating: 91 |
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Vie
Winery 2010 Las Madres Vineyard Syrah
Winery:
Vie Winery
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Sonoma County
Year: 2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromatics of blackberries and currants come together with
hints of olive, game, and minerals on the nose. A sip
delivers flavors of blackberry, currant, and plum along
with nuances of earth and white pepper. A supple, hearty
Syrah with nice depth and plush tannins, it will pair
well with gamy meats. 200 cases were made. 200 cases were
made.
Rating: 91 |
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Vie
Winery 2010 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel
Winery:
Vie Winery
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Napa Valley
Year: 2011
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 35-40
Review:
Notes of plums and cherries meld with suggestions of white
pepper, fennel, and vanilla on the nose. Blackberry, plum,
and cherry flavors unfurl into hints of pepper, anise,
and sweet spice on the palate. A dark, concentrated Zin
with more body than most, enjoy a bottle with your favorite
BBQ Chicken or Pulled Pork recipes. Just 100 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Vie
Winery Melange Maison II
Winery:
Vie Winery
Grape(s): Mourvedre, Grenache, &
Syrah
Region: California
Year: n/a
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
(n/a)
Price: 25-30
Review:
The nose offers notes of cherries, pomegranates, and blackberries
accented by suggestions of spice and cedar. A sip delivers
flavors of pomegranate, black cherry, and blackberry that
open up into hints of pepper and earth. A bright, rich
blend with plush tannins, it's a fine example of a California
GSM blend.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
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Great |
85
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Good |
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Solid |
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