Mouthfilling and rich, yet modest in alcohol, this stellar red is a smooth, generous companion, with a forthright core of solid ripe berry and black currant flavors. The finish is long.

Best of Class, Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Best of Class, Gold Medal, Pacific Rim Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Florida State Fair Wine Competition
Silver Medal, Grand Harvest Awards
Silver Medal, New World Int'l. Wine Competition
Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, Denver International Wine Competition

Magnus is a historical name. Albertus Magnus was the mentor to and defender of St. Thomas Aquinas. More importantly, he was an early proponent of the "experimental method as a determiner of physical "truths"". Doug Meador has definitely used these methods in determining the best blend, optimum fruit and proper barrel aging of the Magnus wine.

A mere cases 310 cases were produced of this wine.  Drink now or hold up to 8 years.

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.