More about the 2014 ANARCHIST WINE CO. THE PHILOSOPHER PROPRIETARY RED Anarchist crafts its Philosopher blend in a soft, supple style defined by lush fruit and a silky, approachable mouthfeel, making it easy to understand why it resonates with such a wide audience. When we offered the 2013 vintage last year, it earned 97 points and a Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, quickly winning fans for its generous, easy-drinking character. The 2014 vintage builds on that success with greater depth and richness, delivering a more expansive expression of fruit and complexity. At under thirty dollars, the logic points squarely toward buying a case. There are plenty of theories behind why Anarchist wines consistently overdeliver. Some credit the unconventional blending of Bordeaux and Rhône varietals, while others point to the open-knit, immediately appealing style. Dig a little deeper and the story leads back to The Wine Foundry, a renowned custom-crush facility known for producing luxury wines and sourcing exceptional fruit. That access to top-tier vineyards plays a central role in the quality found in every bottle. The 2014 Philosopher is built on a foundation of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, and Petite Verdot. It comes from a vintage widely regarded as one of Napa Valley’s finest, noted for producing wines of remarkable balance, concentration, and polish. The result is a fuller, more opulent expression that fills the palate with layered fruit, texture, and lasting pleasure from start to finish. "Classic Cabernet aromas of black cherry, plum and violets, along with toffee, mocha, with hints of vanilla bean. Mouth-filling palate with ripe cassis, cacao, cigar box and blueberries. Nicely balanced acidity in a full-bodied wine, with well integrated tannins."