juicy and pretty much ready for business

finely woven tannins

dark plums

and oven-roasted dishes

slightly aristocratic expression

Vérité 'La Muse', Sonoma County, 2008, 75cl Løse flasker juicy and pretty much readyA blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec (52% Chalk Hill, 45% Alexander Mountain Estate and 3% Bennett Valley fruit), the 2008 may have even greater intensity and richness than the 2007. Still young and unformed, it exhibits phenomenal richness and equilibrium as well as a finish that lasts nearly a minute. Its dense plum purple color is accompanied by notions of black fruits, forest floor, truffles and spring flowers. It should age for