Verite La Muse Red Blend 2016

Rich and deeply expressive, this Merlot-led Sonoma blend layers black plum, cassis and dark cherry with violet, cedar, chocolate and savoury herbal notes. Powdery tannins and bright acidity balance the concentrated palate, while stony minerality carries through an elegant, exceptionally long finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with braised short ribs, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck, wild mushrooms, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

It has alluring scents of minerally Morello cherry, sage, desiccated rose petals and the first hints of maturity coming through as wafts of mushroom and cigars. The powerful, full-bodied palate is harmoniously balanced, with bright acidity, powdery tannins and a long, perfumed finish.

96 Points - James Suckling

This is a fabulous, merlot-based red with blackberries, blueberries and rust. Ink, too. Medium to full body, round tannins and a juicy finish.

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Dense, smoky and powerful, featuring notes of freshly ground coffee to the roasted plum and dried blackberry flavors. Hoisin sauce accents show on the tannic finish, with green herbal shadings.