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2009 McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth

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October 24, 2021 - $31

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

...gorgeous, firm wine endowed with candied dark fruit, leather and licorice...final burst of black fruit frames the finish.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...aromas of blackberries, raspberries, grilled meats, underbrush, and violet like nuances... Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a rich, fleshy texture, yet firm and substantial underlying tannin and acid... Beautifully done and a solid mix of fruit and structure.

92Wine Spectator

Very complete and seductive, this starts with juicy flavors of red berry and blackberry, with red and black licorice notes, before firming and turning tannic. Finishes with a minerally road tar edge.

90James Suckling

This is a big and velvety wine with lots of fruit and a spicy undertone. Full and juicy with soft tannins and a fruity finish. Subtle and delicious.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

Paso Robles AVA is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it is considered one of the West Coast’s most exciting winemaking regions. With its hot, sometimes searingly dry and sunny weather, it is especially good country for growing warm climate grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Because many Paso Robles wineries have been successful with blending these grapes into Rhone Valley-style wines, it is known as the Rhone zone of California. The AVA was created in 1983 and there are 32,000 vineyard acres. In late 2014 the AVA was divided into 11 smaller sub-appellations, so starting with 2015 vintages labeling will become more specific on Paso Robles wines, which will now also list sub-appellations. Located in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles, the town and its surrounding area, was traditionally a farming and ranching region. But from a few dozen wineries in the early 1990s to more than 200 today, the area is quickly becoming known for wine and risk-taking winemakers.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.