but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

all wrapped in a youthfully austere finish that exudes that wonderful quality of underlying tension

Impeccably balanced and harmonious

though I wonder if it is starting to close down

The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins

Verite, Muse Vintage:2008 but that period is downBright, deep ruby red. Slightly high toned scents of raspberry, coffee, milk chocolate and rose petal, plus some Old World hints of meat and earth. Utterly fine grained and seamless on entry, with perfectly integrated acidity and a floral element giving clarity and lift to the red fruit, spice and mineral flavors. A first sample of this wine showed some porty high tones but this one is refined and pure, rich but not a bit heavy. In fact, it's