2016 Black Magic Cabernet Sauvignon

Lastly, the 2016 Black Magic strikes a different style and incorporates a massive 40% Petit Verdot. More inky blue/black in color, it offers a massive bouquet of chocolaty dark fruits, scorched earth, violets, graphite, and charcoal. With a pure, focused, full-bodied style, remarkable purity, a weightless texture, and no shortage of acidity or tannins, it needs 4-5 years at a minimum of cellaring and will see its 50th birthday in fine form.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Magic is sensational. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Petit Verdot, co-fermented, the 2016 Black Magic is a truly memorable wine. Unctuous, deep and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2016 simply has it all. The high percentage of Petit Verdot gives the wine savory energy and intensity in spades. Graphite, sage, lavender, menthol and licorice add the closing shades of nuance. (AG)

The 2016 Proprietary Red Black Magic is made up of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Petit Verdot sourced from Vine Hill Ranch vineyard. Deep purple-black in color, it gives exuberant cassis, black plums and blackberries with Indian spices, pepper, cardamom, eucalypt and dark chocolate. Very firm and grainy, the medium to full-bodied palate is taut and muscular with mineral and earthy notes, finishing very long.