The 2018 Vin Perdu is a blend of 38% Syrah, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes skipping out of the glass with bright, cheery notes of baked black cherries, plum preserves and blueberry pie with an undercurrent of freshly cracked black pepper, bacon and underbrush with fragrant wafts of licorice and violets. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-seductive in the mouth, the palate reveals amazingly velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with epic length and many, many layers. Delicious!

Checking in as a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Vin Perdu comes from a handful of all east-facing Napa Valley sites and was brought up in barrel. Its deeper ruby/plum color gives way to a spicy, savory wine with plenty of red and black fruits, lead pencil shavings, dried earth, and a touch of chocolate on the nose. These carry over to the palate, where the wine is medium to full-bodied and has a wonderful freshness, silky, light tannins, and a great finish. This is another balanced, elegant, seamless wine from winemaker Heidi Barrett that can be drunk today or cellared for 10-15 years.

The 2018 Vin Perdu from Amuse Bouche is fabulous. Juicy and wonderfully expressive, the 2018 packs a serious punch while remaining very much medium in body, in the style of these wines. Succulent black cherry, plum, chocolate, lavender, spice and leather are front and center. The 2018 is a joyous, inviting red to drink over the next handful of years. -- Antonio Galloni