Tasting Notes
"A blend comprised primarily of Merlot, La Muse demonstrates the elegance and finesse of a Pomerol-style wine. The 2004 vintage is a very dark to opaque ruby in color. On the nose, there are polished, Bordeaux-like aromas of Bing cherry, dark plum, and a touch of blackberry, with notes of black pepper, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, graphite, sweet peas, and a dusty minerality. It is medium full-bodied on the palate, very focused and balanced with notes of dark plums, cassis, and cherry along with hints of leather, mineral, bright acidity, and a lovely, well-composed finish. This wine is drinking beautifully now, but will age very gracefully." - Pierre Seillan, Vigneron
Acclaim
94 Points - International Wine Cellar, Stephen Tanzer, May 2007
"Bright red-ruby. Enticing aromas of plum, licorice, iron, mocha, tobacco and sexy nutty oak. Plush, spicy and sweet, with a lovely light touch to the silky flavors. Very suave wine, finishing long and firm, with noble tannins and lively acidity. Balanced to age but already accessible. Winemaker Pierre Seillan notes that the cabernet sauvignon component is to add shoulders to the wine, while the malbec contributes a spicy element."
93 Points - The Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr., December 2006
"The inky/ruby/plum/purple-tinged 2004 La Muse, primarily Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from Bennett Valley, Alexander Valley, and Knight's Valley, is meant to be a Pomerol-styled effort. Notions of Mocha, sweet espresso roast, plum, anise, and black cherries jump from the glass of this aromatic 2004. Abundant spice, subtle notes of French oak, and a full-bodied, fleshy personality result in an enjoyable as well as accessible wine to drink over the next 12-15+ years."
Specifics
Composition: 85.55% Merlot, 7.7% Cabernet Franc, 4.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.65% Malbec
Source: 100% Sonoma County
Oak: 16 months barrel aging in 100% New French oak
Alcohol: 14.3%
TA: 0.59
pH 3.64
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