Winery Van Westen - Di BelloVivre la Vie Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Vivre la Vie Merlot from the Winery Van Westen - Di Bello
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vivre la Vie Merlot of Winery Van Westen - Di Bello in the region of British Columbia is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vivre la Vie Merlot of Winery Van Westen - Di Bello in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vivre la Vie Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Vivre la Vie Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Vivre la Vie Merlot
The Vivre la Vie Merlot of Winery Van Westen - Di Bello matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or roast veal orloff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Van Westen - Di Bello's Vivre la Vie Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vivre la Vie Merlot from Winery Van Westen - Di Bello are 2015, 2013, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Van Westen - Di Bello
The Winery Van Westen - Di Bello is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
The wine region of British Columbia
Canada's west-coast benchmark, wine heartland in the Okanagan Valley. Semi-desert continental climate, marked temperature swings: signature Pinot Gris (pear, honey, spice, round palate), fresh, fine Pinot Noir (cherry, undergrowth), precise Chardonnay and taut Riesling in the north. Hot south for dense Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot and peppery Syrah. Also exceptional Icewine (Vidal, Riesling).
The word of the wine: Bordeaux futures
Bordeaux wines are expected 2 to 3 years before bottling. In the spring following the harvest, the wines are offered by the châteaux to the Bordeaux wine merchants via the brokers.
