and an aristocratic

finely woven tannins

juicy and pretty much ready for business

dark plums

and elegant sauces

Vérité 'La Muse', Sonoma County, 2008, 75cl Løse flasker and an aristocraticA 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