Beautiful Earth Red
48% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 14% Mourvedre, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah, and 2% Zinfandel. McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth Red has notes of marionberry, dark leather, smoked plums, blueberry/peach cobbler, acacia flower, lavender creme brûlée, red-eye gravy, violet, ripe olive, hoisin, currant paste, and melted licorice. Broad, weighty, and plush on the palate with a densely packed finish.
Vineyard Information
48% Syrah, 16% Grenache, 14% Mourvedre, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Petite Sirah, 2% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles
Vineyards: From vineyards located in the Adelaida and Willow Creek Districts of Paso Robles AVA
Exposure: East/West/North/South
Altitude: 1,000-2,000 feet above sea level
Soil: Calcareous, alluvial, and clay loam
Vine Age: 7-13 years old
Vine Training: VSP
Time of Harvest: Sep-Oct 2020
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 1,474 cases
Vinification Process: The components of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre were fermented in small open-top bins, concrete, and stainless steel tanks with 10% whole clusters included. The wine spent 20-35 days on the skins with a combination of pump-over and punch downs.
Aging Process: The wine ages for 18 months in a combination of 228, 265, and 500-liter neutral French oak.
Winemaker: McPrice Myers
Cellaring: Up to 10 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Dimensions | 13.0 × 10.0 × 12.5 in |
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Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 12 bottles per case |