Verite La Joie - 2001 (750ml) Anderson Valley here was the real deal

here was the real deal

This is relatively refined in the context of what is typically a robust appellation thanks to the very fine grain of the supporting structure

The 2007 Numanthia is marginally more approachable but it

but still delivers big

Verite La Joie - 2001 (750ml) Anderson Valley here was the real dealThe 2001 La Joie (71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) remains a backward, youthful wine revealing an inky purple color as well as notes of graphite, licorice, creme de cassis, truffles and new saddle leather. It has fabulous fruit on the attack and mid palate, a massive, concentrated, tannic mouthfeel and a long finish. Even younger than La Muse, it needs another decade of cellaring and should age for 40 50 years thereafter.