Franciscan Magnificat 2018 (750ml) Languedoc Languedoc Pinot Noir

Franciscan Magnificat 2018 (750ml) Languedoc Languedoc Pinot NoirMagnificat is one of the original Meritage blends in California, a wine Franciscan has proudly produced since 1985. Named for J. S. Bachs masterpiece, it is crafted to be as seamless and harmonious as its musical namesake. Starting with over 200 small lots of red wine, Magnificat is created to showcase our finest Bordeaux blend of the vintage. Carefully assessing each lot as it ages in barrel, we create the blend with repeated trials and blind

at a constant temperature

This 7 hectare property is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc situated on clay

and appreciate the rich and silky texture that expresses luxury and refinement

pink grapefruit is intertwined with almond

The iron-laced grip and pleasantly austere plum pit and licorice snap accents fill in on the tar-tinged finish

closely woven tannins that give the wine great structure and body

steamed asparagus

Vinification Immediately

Conspicuously absent is the slight menthol note that often accompanies McLaren Vale valley floor renditions of shiraz

Produced by the Hidalgo Family bodega

Pouring a medium ruby color

Flirtatious aromas of candied strawberries