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2005 Vie - Grenache L'Imaginaire Grenache - USA - California - Santa Barbara - Red

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USA - California - Santa Barbara

Red Grenache
Producer Notes

Vie makes high quality, limited production Rhone and Zinfandel based wines from many of the finest vineyards in California. Their focus is to offer a balance of flavor and structure that make them as enjoyable today as they will be with age. Vie comes from the Old French word meaning "to invite" or "to give occasion for." Or, in French today, it is simply translated "Life." More »

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89
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VF: 2007-2015
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Community Tasting Notes average score of 89 points based upon 3 reviews

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AndresCamacho 89
Author AndresCamacho
Site / Blog Vinfolio blog Trust Rating 93.333%
Tasted On 02/14/2010

Nice and spicy. After a day it didn't hold up too well but good when opened.

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Oenosopher 91
Author Oenosopher
Site / Blog St. Henry Brewery - brewing 'til the bitter end! Trust Rating 99.524%
Tasted On 06/21/2007

Enjoyed with the usual Wednesday killer cupcakes. Powerful and enticing nose of raspberry puree, blueberry, licorice and vanilla. Mouthfeel is balanced with blackberries coming through as primary fruit component. Acids and tannins are well developed and the chunky dark berry finish is delicious and is more long-winded than an Academy Award speech.

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Author Daniel F397
Site / Blog   Trust Rating 97.538%
Tasted On 01/23/2008

Somewhat funky nose, and a bit of a clipped palate, but decent juice all the same.

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