2018 Modus Operandi Antithesis
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The flagship 2018 Red Blend Antithesis checks in as 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's the clear winner in the lineup and has a beautiful, medium to full-bodied, elegant, balanced style that carries ample blueberry and currant fruits as well as violets, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and candied orange-like nuances. Flawlessly put together, with silky tannins and the purity that's the hallmark of the vintage, it's ideal for enjoying any time over the coming 10-15 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Red Wine Antithesis is a rich, heady wine. Crème de cassis, raspberry jam, rose petal, mint, blood orange and cloves all pulse through this opulent, full-throttle red blend. This plush, inky wine is intense to the core.
Composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 AntithesiS Red Wine needs a good amount of swirling to begin to reveal fragrant notions of warm red and black plums, Black Forest cake and Morello cherries with hints of violets, incense, dark chocolate, licorice and tar plus an earthy touch of crushed rocks. The palate is full-on full-bodied, bursting with bright, lifted black and red berry preserves flavors plus a lively line of freshness and exquisitely ripe, velvety tannins, finishing with epic length and a profound perfume.