Verite La Joie 2017 Size:750ml

Verite La Joie 2017 Size:750ml"A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2017 La Joie has a very deep garnet purple color. It opens a little closed and broody, giving glimpses of blackcurrant cordial, espresso, charcoal and black truffles to begin, before blossoming out to a whole array of preserved black and blue fruits, dusty soil, crushed rocks and iron ore scents plus a waft of roses. The medium to full bodied palate is built

Time in the glass brings out a range of licorice

that overdelivers in every way

The Ramos-Pinto Ruby has a much denser

Take the intensity and wildness of Leidenfrost for example

and a smooth finish that leaves you wanting more

the wines are tasted regularly and

Vibrant and generous

sweet tobacco

The mouthfeel is medium plus bodied with below average carbonation and an undry finish

Pronounce intensity

black olives and dark leather with some cedar

and full aromatic range (prune