Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Verite
Label Name:
 
La Joie Sonoma County Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma County (Alexander Valley / Pocket Peak estate sites)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98; James Suckling 97; Decanter 97

Tasting Note
Aromas of cassis, redcurrant, lavender and baking spice. Palate shows blackberry, dried blackcurrant, raspberry compote, pine needle, bay leaf and wet gravel. Elegant yet powerful with fine-grained tannins, bright acidity and a long spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, Szechuan beef, Cantonese roast pork, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Estate-sourced lots underwent extended maceration and fermentation, then aged roughly 16–18 months in predominantly new French oak barrels before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Founded in 1998 by Jess Jackson and Bordeaux vigneron Pierre Seillan; Vérité crafts Bordeaux-style blends from multiple Sonoma micro‑crus focusing on concentration, balance and long aging potential.