Verite • Sonoma County, California
La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of…La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec drawn from tiny “micro‑crus” across sites like Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, and Al…Learn More »
$460
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
99
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Plush black cherry and plum fruit in the 2018 Vérité La Muse is wrapped in layers of dark chocolate, cedar, and subtle herbal notes, giving a sense of both generosity and restraint. The palate feels deep and polished, with velvety tannins, vibrant lift, and a finish that glows on long after you’ve set the glass down—an especially poised, cerebral expression of this usually hedonistic Merlot blend.
Dry-aged ribeye with porcini butter, duck breast with cherry jus, black truffle risotto
La Muse is Vérité’s Merlot‑led, Pomerol‑inspired red from eastern Sonoma County, a lavish yet finely structured blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Malbec drawn from tiny “micro‑crus” across sites like Chalk Hill, Bennett Valley, and Alexander Mountain Estate. Known for its deep violet color, opulent black and red fruit, floral and spice perfume, and plush but firmly sculpted tannins, it marries Californian richness to an Old World sense of poise and age‑worthiness, often achieving benchmark critical scores and evolving gracefully for decad…