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...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.
...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)
...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.