Composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 AntithesiS Red Wine needs a good amount of swirling to begin to reveal fragrant notions of warm red and black plums, Black Forest cake and Morello cherries with hints of violets, incense, dark chocolate, licorice and tar plus an earthy touch of crushed rocks. The palate is full-on full-bodied, bursting with bright, lifted black and red berry preserves flavors plus a lively line of freshness and exquisitely ripe, velvety tannins, finishing with epic length and a profound perfume. (LPB)