WA  94 

Rated: 94 pts - The Wine Advocate

Wine Color: Red
Vintage: 2002
Varietal: Blend
Style: Still
Size: 750ml
Origin: North America > United States > California > North Coast > Sonoma County

Food Pairing: Poultry, Beef
Taste: Full Bodied, Earthy

The Wine Advocate 94 pts - Robert Parker
The impressively saturated ruby/purple-colored 2002 La Muse (92.5% Merlot, 7.2% Cabernet Franc, and a tiny dollop of Malbec) boasts a sweet nose of chocolate-covered blueberries, blackberries, melted licorice, smoked herbs, and earth. This opulent, full-bodied, luscious 2002 conceals plenty of tannin behind its voluptuous personality. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020+

Description:
A blend comprised primarily of Merlot, La Muse demonstrates the elegance and finesse of a Pomerol-style wine. This wine begins with a deep purple color, followed by a very fragrant and generous nose that reveals concentrated cassis, blackberry and notes of raspberry with waves of mushroom, damp earth and smoke. All this is confirmed on the palate. In addition to slight black tea notes, there is a surprising minerality on the tip of the tongue along with beautiful, supple tannins, followed by a very long, rich finish.

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