96 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 La Muse is a rich, sumptuous wine bursting with dark plums, black, cherries, graphite, espresso, spices and licorice. It shows gorgeous balance from start to finish. Persistent veins of minerality frame the long, beautifully articulate, creamy finish. This is a deceptively accessible wine today, but there is so much underlying power and sheer structure that I will not be surprised if it shuts down in the bottle. The 2009 is 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029. (Feb 2012)"
95 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(the Pomerol of the trio, based on 86% merlot): Bright red-ruby. Sweet aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, violet and smoke. Large-scaled, velvety and deep, with outstanding intensity and sweetness to its dark berry, violet and mineral flavors. Boasts a compelling combination of suavity of texture and sheer energy. Extremely long on the aftertaste, with noble tannins barely noticeable today. (May/Jun 2013)"
Product SKU | 317434 |
Producer | Vérité |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
SubRegion | Sonoma County |
Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
Vintage | 2009 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | Red |
Blend | 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec |
ABV | 14.5% |
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