Region: Sonoma County, California

Vintage: 2019

Composition: 90% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Malbec

History: The wines of Vérité, French for “truth”, are the result of a combination of old world experience and new world fruit. Each wine is a distinct blend of unique components harvested from small blocks of vineyards, culminating in a meticulously crafted union of grape varieties, climate, soil expression, and winemaking technique. Vigneron Pierre Seillan refers to this methodology as droit du sol, “law of the land.”

Tasting Notes:

Radiates a deep ruby-violet color, which gives rise to perfumed aromas of ripe red and black plum, new leather, violet blossom, and freshly turned clay, framed by sweet baking spices and subtle toast. The palate mirrors the nose, along with a cornucopia of crunchy red and black fruits, dark baking cocoa, and sanguine iron elements. All of this complexity is supported by powdery tannins and bright acidity, driving to a very long, rich, and complex finish.