Vérité

La Muse Sonoma County Merlot Blend

9.612 ratings
9.74 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.5

2012: Rolling the dice that this would show well at such an early stage. Velvety mouthfeel, exhibiting abundant fresh cherry flavors. Refined, supple with a long elegant finish, with the fruit completely masking any sensation of tannins. No reason not to open and enjoy this now.

2012: Rolling the dice that this would show well at such an early stage. Velvety mouthfeel, exhibiting abundant fresh cherry flavors. Refined, supple with a long elegant finish, with the fruit completely masking any sensation of tannins. No reason not to open and enjoy this now.

May 7th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

10

Tried again on game day Villanova vs Miami! Results Fabulous wine with Keith, Ryan, Anca!! Then a Awesome Game! Villanova goes to Final 8! Nothing but the Best today! #VillanovaWins!

Tried again on game day Villanova vs Miami! Results Fabulous wine with Keith, Ryan, Anca!! Then a Awesome Game! Villanova goes to Final 8! Nothing but the Best today! #VillanovaWins!

Mar 24th, 2016
Ryan Davis

Mine. Plenty of life left in this.

Mine. Plenty of life left in this.

Nov 25th, 2015
Ryan Davis

Mine

Mine

Nov 25th, 2015
Justin Sun

Gorgeous - really starting to come into its own

Gorgeous - really starting to come into its own

Dec 2nd, 2023
Eric

Such great quality. Still very young. Great dirt and charcoal. I tasted cardamom throughout the entire bottle. Very different from most Cali wines in a good way.

Such great quality. Still very young. Great dirt and charcoal. I tasted cardamom throughout the entire bottle. Very different from most Cali wines in a good way.

Jul 19th, 2020
S.R.Alexander

Needs another 5-10yrs. The nose is shy right now and the palate presents plum, chocolate, tobacco and cedar. Long life ahead.

Needs another 5-10yrs. The nose is shy right now and the palate presents plum, chocolate, tobacco and cedar. Long life ahead.

Jul 19th, 2020
V M
9.7

This Merlot dominated blend really opened up beautifully with a couple hours of air. Spiced sugar plum nose with whiffs of burnt embers and hot tar. The palate is full of ripe black cherries and plum cut by formidable balsam wood. The palate finishes with notes of tonic bitters as well as the resounding fruits. Very well put together and complex.

This Merlot dominated blend really opened up beautifully with a couple hours of air. Spiced sugar plum nose with whiffs of burnt embers and hot tar. The palate is full of ripe black cherries and plum cut by formidable balsam wood. The palate finishes with notes of tonic bitters as well as the resounding fruits. Very well put together and complex.

Nov 22nd, 2015
Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

Pedro had this 8 years ago

Pedro had this 8 years ago

Apr 26th, 2016
Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

Pedro had this 8 years ago

Pedro had this 8 years ago

Mar 3rd, 2016