Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Verite
Label Name:
 
La Muse Sonoma County Merlot
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma County (Healdsburg / Alexander Valley foothills)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 97 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown); James Suckling 97; Vinous 95; Wine Spectator 93; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20. Approx

Tasting Note
Concentrated black- and blue-fruit core (blackberry, cassis, plum) with violets, baking spice, dark chocolate and earthy-mineral notes. Velvety, ripe tannins, vivid freshness and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto; Western charcuterie and aged cheeses. Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef noodle soup, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Small-lot fermentation from selected micro‑crus; traditional vinification with careful extraction and élevage in French oak barrels (predominantly new) for approximately 18–20 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Vérité was created by Jess Jackson with French vigneron Pierre Seillan (since 1998). The estate uses a micro‑cru approach across Sonoma County to craft Bordeaux‑style blends focused on terroir and ageability.