{"product_id":"verite-la-joie-2014","title":"Verite La Joie 2014","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: This exclusive wine is available in limited quantities and is not included in our Breakdown Discount Program. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.8 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 78 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Merlot, 7 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Sonoma County, California, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Deep purple in color, with a powerful, layered nose of cassis, black truffle, tobacco box, graphite, camphor, and subtle floral notes. The palate is concentrated and structured, showing ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, savory spice, and a mineral, Bordeaux-like frame. It is full-bodied, vibrant, and built for long aging, with a long finish and polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: La Joie 2014 was inspired by the wines of Pauillac and made from a blend of fruit drawn from several Sonoma sites, including Alexander Valley, Bennett Valley, Chalk Hill, and Knights Valley. The wine was aged for 15 months in 100 % French oak, mostly new barrels. The 2014 vintage is especially well regarded, with critics describing it as backward, deeply balanced, and capable of aging for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: Roast ribeye, lamb chops, beef tenderloin, venison, braised short ribs, or dishes with mushrooms and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: Vérité is a Sonoma producer founded by Pierre Seillan and known for Bordeaux-inspired red blends made from many small micro-crus across Sonoma County. La Joie is the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant cuvée and the estate’s most Pauillac-like wine, combining richness, structure, and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RGB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50206347198721,"sku":"25440","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/w62hzkrmq5oqt5mc13gi.jpg?v=1787218586","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/verite-la-joie-2014","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}