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2008 McPrice Myers Les Galets Vineyard Syrah

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October 24, 2021 - $36

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Intense and complex, with a spicy, beefy edge to the ripe plum and wild berry jam flavors, floral aromatics and elegant framework. Full-bodied, rich and layered, ending with a persistent aftertaste.

92The Wine Advocate

Les Galets shows some of the wilder elements of Syrah in its dark fruit, grilled herbs, minerals and creme de cassis. The 2008 generally has more definition in its aromas and flavors than the decidedly extroverted and exuberant 2009.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Grande Valley

Arroyo Grande Valley AVA is a 42,880-acre appellation within the Central Coast AVA. The appellation surrounds the town of Arroyo Grande, and is located southwest of San Luis Obispo. Located within four miles of the Pacific Ocean, the 16-mile long valley includes several microclimates, such a cooler lower one on the west end, where Pinot Noir is grown, and a higher, hotter microclimate inland, where Zinfandel thrives. Arroyo Grande was officially recognized as an AVA in 1990. Many grapes are grown here, including Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Tempranillo. Like most of the Central Coast, this AVA has a long tradition of farming. Most of the ever-growing number of wineries here have sprung up in the last 30 years and they tend to focus on Rhone varietals.

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.