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.