{"product_id":"2021-villa-creek-cellars-maha-backlit-750ml","title":"2021 Villa Creek Cellars Maha Backlit 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the raw power and limestone-driven elegance of the west side with the 2021 Villa Creek Cellars MAHA \"Backlit\" 750ml at VS Liquor. This flagship blend is a sophisticated \"GSM\" (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) sourced exclusively from the MAHA Estate, a Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyard in the rugged Adelaida District of Paso Robles. The 2021 vintage represents a high-water mark for the property, benefiting from a cool, steady growing season that allowed for exceptional phenolic ripeness without sacrificing vibrant acidity. Rooted in shallow, calcium-rich soils on steep hillsides, these vines produce fruit of intense concentration. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in a combination of concrete tanks and French oak puncheons, ensuring that the wild, savory character of the terroir remains front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are seeking a premier gift for a fan of high-altitude California reds or a high-scoring masterpiece (97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck; 95 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate) to pair with herb-crusted lamb, roasted venison, or a rich mushroom risotto, our online purchase system makes ordering effortless. Take advantage of our reliable home delivery service to have this 14.5% ABV masterpiece brought directly to your door. In the glass, it reveals a deep, luminous ruby-purple color. The bouquet is highly sophisticated and layered, offering aromas of black raspberry, crushed violets, and white pepper, layered with notes of garrigue, sandalwood, and a hint of iron. On the palate, it is full-bodied and seamless, delivering a concentrated core of dark fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and a long, energetic finish that echoes the stony minerals of the MAHA hillside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Villa Creek MAHA Backlit 2021 Now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Villa Creek Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48159528616186,"sku":null,"price":116.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9632\/1098\/files\/VS_Logo_Final_a0d875c7-04cc-4e7d-ba1e-90ee570e47f5.png?v=1763616390","url":"https:\/\/vsliquor.com\/products\/2021-villa-creek-cellars-maha-backlit-750ml","provider":"VS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}