2009 McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth

Every time I taste this wine it gives genuine pleasure. Lovely nose of blackberries, fresh bread dough and black pepper. Rich beautiful fruit, blackberries, pepper, firm tannins and nice acidity. Beautiful balance. The first impression is of the Grenache (only 21% of the blend), but then the Syrah comes to the fore and gives the wine not just gracefulness, but power. The fruit coats the plate and finishes strong with moderate length. It's just a lovely wine. A-

Charlie