Magnus The Profane Las Madres Vineyard Syrah Sonoma Valley 2016

The Profane is an opulent, full-bodied Shiraz that delivers rich, dark fruits up front with oak and firm tannins on the finish leading into a trail of pepper and spice. Made in the New World style, The Profane is in favor of bold berries, chocolates, and licorice notes. If you hang onto this one for a few years, although we have no idea how you’ll resist the urge to drink it, expect sophisticated leather and earthy notes to develop in the bottle. 

The Magnus adventure began in 2013, based on a shared passion for the power of great wines to transform the ordinary into the unforgettable. As friends who often met over wine for both business and pleasure, the partners of Magnus Wine discovered that they had an opportunity to express their deep appreciation for viticultural arts and simultaneously contribute something new and exciting to the marketplace. 

Master winemaker Jacqueline Yoakum (alumni of Littorai, Schramsberg and Stags Leap Wine Cellars) is known for making artisanal wines of exceptional quality. Using rigorous biodynamic techniques, Yoakum finesses her wines until they express their best character. Her wines have taken top honors in both domestic and international competition, and consistently garner high scores from The Wine Advocate, The Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast. An expert at native fermentations and respecting the terroir, Yoakum only works with vintners who are dedicated to making wines at the highest level.