In Bond Fine Wine. 2014 Verite La Muse, Sonoma County, California, USA. Red usa-california in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 100/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2016–2061. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 100/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016 · Drink 2016-2061
The 2014 La Muse (2,800 cases ) is a legendary effort. The wine offers an opaque purple color and a gorgeous nose of lead pencil shavings, blackberry, incense, Asian spice, cocoa, plum, and a touch of chocolate and barrique. On the palate, more cassis and blackberry come to the forefront. The wine is unctuous, with adequate acidity and a stunning energy underneath the massive fruit and body. This…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2017 · Drink 2020-2034
A huge, opulent wine, the 2014 La Muse wraps around the palate with tons of super-ripe dark red fruit, chocolate, spice and menthol. La Muse often shuts down after bottling, but the 2014 is still remarkably intense and voluptuous, with soft contours, silky tannins and exceptional balance. The purity of the flavors here is remarkable.