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2006 McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (1/5/2010)
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over 2 days –
– 85% Syrah, 9% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre –
NOSE: initially: oak; cranberry chutney; strong dandelion/marigold scent comes and goes. Additional air brings a “darker” nose: blackberries and blueberries; dusty oak, and a hint of white pepper.
BODY: medium-full bodied; fine particulate matter present; garnet-purple color of great depth.
TASTE: big, very ripe, wine; smooth tannins are not drying or grippy; good balance - juicy acidity; oak; blackberry and blueberry; alc. peaks through just a bit on the finish (40-45 sec.); seems Syrah-heavy (which, after checking the label, it is); background hint of sauvage; slight hints of earth and spice. on Day 2, the same as Day 1, with a touch of cedar, and the alcohol isn’t as noticeable as Day 1. Drink soon.
B: 50, 5, 11, 16, 7 = (89 pts.)
and an older TN, providing further evidence that these should be consumed young:
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2006 McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (8/15/2008)
– 85% Syrah, 9% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre –
Grapes for this wine were sourced entirely from vineyards on the westside of Paso Robles. This darkly colored wine was one of the many highlights of this tasting. Concentrated dark fruits on the nose hint at the blackberries featured in this medium-full bodied wine. The palate is full, and the finish is long. An appropriate amount of acidity holds this wine at a beautiful balance between power and finesse. Drinks great now.
B: 50, 5, 12, 17, 8 = (92 pts.)
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