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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.
Vie Winery 2011 Roussanne
Grape(s): 100% Roussanne
Region: Lake County
Price: 25-30
Tasting Notes:
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
Vie Winery 2010 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah
Grape(s): 97% Syrah & 3% Viognier
Region: Santa Barbara County
Price: 40-45
Tasting Notes:
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
Vie Winery 2010 Las Madres Vineyard Syrah
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Sonoma County
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
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
Vie Winery 2010 Beatty Ranch Zinfandel
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Napa Valley
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
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
Vie Winery Melange Maison II
Grape(s): Mourvedre, Grenache, & Syrah
Region: California
Price: 25-30
Tasting Notes:
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
