A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec, the 2013 Magna Praemia has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and pronounced, spicy nose of cloves, anise and fenugreek over a core of blackcurrants, blackberries and chocolate-covered cherries plus a waft of cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated in the mouth, it has a firm foundation of grainy tannins and lively acid supporting the taut fruit layers, finishing with great length.