{"product_id":"verite-la-joie-sonoma-county-2011-750ml","title":"Vérité - La Joie Sonoma County 2011 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis year started out as another great vintage; cool nights, sunny days and low humidity. The 2011 season had late spring rains and flowering, followed by a not-too-hot summer. It was a long growing season, which produced lower alcohols and very balanced fruit with good acidity and great expression of micro-cru distinction. We began picking September 26th with Merlot from Chalk Hill and finished October 19th with Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Mountain Estate.\u003cbr\u003e\n– Pierre Seillan, Vigneron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose sweet red and black fruits abound; red and black plum, ripe redcurrant and tart black cherry. Balancing the fruit are elements of pencil lead, pen ink, powdered mushroom, fresh cut herbs and menthol. These notes are all framed with oak elements of powdered cocoa, toast, clove and nutmeg. A subtle, earthy component of freshly turned topsoil underscores the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComposition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e74% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\n10% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\n7% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\n6% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\n3% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of cigar smoke, old leather, underbrush and black cherry. Ripe and succulent palate of red cassis, mocha, wet gravel and anise. As ghostly and weightless as Cabernet blends get (here 74% Cabernet, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7%Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec) transitioning into an impressive, grainy finish with great length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window 2021 - 2031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54310027002080,"sku":"132356","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/v-rit--la-joie-sonoma-county_f2e8dd59-cbdf-4741-876e-720b7f8c4844.jpg?v=1787261219","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/verite-la-joie-sonoma-county-2011-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}