| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Verite |
| Label Name: | La Joie |
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Sonoma County, North Coast (Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Knights Valley) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.4% |
| Grape(s): | 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 99 (May 2011); Vinous 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 88
Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis, blackberry and black cherry with mint, sage, graphite and tobacco; pronounced granitic minerality, powerful grippy tannins and a long, silky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, beef rendang, spicy Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested mountain fruit; small-lot fermentations and traditional Bordeaux-style blending; aged in custom-sourced French oak barrels with tailored toasting and extended élevage.
Vineyard Info
Vérité (Jess Jackson and winemaker Pierre Seillan) produces Bordeaux-style wines from Sonoma County mountain vineyards, emphasizing terroir-driven sourcing and meticulous oak programs.