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.