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2018 TOR Kenward Family Wines Pure Magic Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard

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April 7, 2024 - $240

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RATINGS

99Vinous / IWC

...Rich, sumptuous and hedonistic, the 2018 is positively stunning from the first taste. Super-ripe red cherry, red plum, pomegranate, mocha, rose petal and spice all flesh out in the glass. Silky tannins, pliant fruit and soft curves give Pure Magic tons of appeal. The Petit Verdot at Vine Hill Ranch has always been magnificent on its own, so it is not at all surprising to see Tor Kenward and Jeff Ames craft a wine with this level of sheer pedigree. The 2018 is a total stunner. Don't miss it.

98Jeb Dunnuck

...checks in as 53% Cabernet and 47% Petit Verdot... ...deep, complex nose of black and blue fruits, crushed violets, chocolate, gravelly earth, and smoked tobacco, Rich, opulent, and sweetly fruited on the palate, this is one sexy, seamless Cabernet Sauvignon that has full-bodied richness, a weightless texture, incredible finesse and purity, and a heavenly finish. It's already approachable yet is going to evolve for 20-30 years or more. (January 2021)

97+ The Wine Advocate

...deep garnet-purple color and strides confidently out of the glass with sophisticated notes of cassis, cedar chest, pencil lead and warm plums plus suggestions of wild sage, clove oil and violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with vibrant, crunchy black fruit and a solid foundation of firm grainy tannins, finishing long and fragrant. 150 cases were made.

REGION

United States, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Oakville AVA is one of the two or three most prestigious appellations in the United States. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, its 5,000 vineyard acres produce some of the world’s most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, including such California “cult” Cabs as Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate. Before those boutique producers rose to fame in the 1990s, Oakville was already renowned as home to Robert Mondavi, Opus One and Groth Vineyards, among others. Along with the famous wineries, there are premier vineyards in this AVA, including Martha’s Vineyard and To Kalon Vineyard. To Kalon was first planted in 1868 by H.W. Crabb, one of California’s first viticultural researchers, and he named the vineyard after the ancient Greek phrase for “most beautiful.” Though many grapes can be successfully grown in Oakville, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. Merlot and Chardonnay are also frequently planted. Oakville Cabs are prized for their richness, complexity and weight. Oakville was designated as an AVA in 1993.

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