| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Verite |
| Label Name: | (la Muse / la Joie / le Desir) 2018-Pack |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Country: | United States |
| Region: | Sonoma County, California |
| Volume: | 3x 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.8% |
| Grape(s): | 90% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 100 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 99 pts; James Suckling 98 pts; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93–96; Falstaff 96 pts
Tasting Note
Perfumed ripe plum and black cherry, violet blossom, new leather, cocoa and sanguine mineral notes. Powdery tannins, bright acidity and layered spice lead to a very long, complex finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, rack of lamb, cassoulet, aged Manchego or Parmesan. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, braised beef with hoisin or soy-based sauces.
Production Method
Sourced from multiple Sonoma micro‑crus; fermented as a Bordeaux-style blend and aged ~16 months in 100% new French oak.
Vineyard Info
Vérité — high-end Sonoma producer founded by Jess Jackson with vigneron Pierre Seillan; crafting Bordeaux-style, small-production wines since 1998.
Verite (la Muse / la Joie / le Desir) 2018-Pack 2018
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