2020 Villa Creek Cellars Maha Backlit 750ml

Experience the raw, high-altitude energy of the 2020 Villa Creek Cellars "MAHA" Backlit 750ml at VS Liquor. Sourced from the MAHA Estate, a regenerative and Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles, this wine is a masterclass in west-side intensity. Perched between 1,500 and 1,800 feet on steep, limestone-rich slopes, the "Backlit" cuvée is a Syrah-led blend (comprising 33% Syrah, 26% Petite Sirah, 18% Mourvèdre, 16% Carignan, and 7% Grenache in 2020). Winemaker Cris Cherry utilizes native yeast fermentation in concrete tanks and ages the wine for 22 months in French oak (30% new) to craft a red that balances Paso’s natural opulence with a surprising mineral "nerve."

Whether you are seeking a premier gift for a lover of bold California reds or a high-scoring masterpiece (96 Points, Wine Enthusiast; 94 Points, James Suckling) to pair with herb-crusted lamb, smoked brisket, or a rich wild mushroom ragu, our online purchase system makes ordering effortless. Take advantage of our reliable home delivery service to have this 14.8% ABV expression of Adelaida District terroir brought directly to your door. In the glass, it reveals a deep, saturated purple-ruby color. The bouquet is highly sophisticated and dark, offering aromas of baked strawberry, black cherry, and violets, layered with notes of star anise, mace, and a signature hint of "crushed stone" minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied and succulent, delivering a concentrated core of dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and a long, energetic finish that showcases the unique vibrancy of the MAHA limestone soils.

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