Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
91
/100
Reviews
24
professional
Vintages
1
2010
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91/100
Syrah
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Taster #4870
· Mar 12, 2023
90/100
Beautiful looking and drinking. Perfect on a bitterly cold late winter day.
2010 vintage
Taster #0161
· Dec 8, 2019
93/100
Still a wine drinking in its prime. This is the last of my 4 bottles and wish I had more. Dark purple to the edge with a very expressive nose of black and blue berries. Sweet fruit with a long smooth and balanced finish, tannins fully integrated now. No point in waiting further.
2010 vintage
Taster #4436
· Nov 14, 2019
92/100
2019 Los Olivos Trip; 11/14/2019-11/17/2019 : As a Syrah drinker, one smell and I’m in love. All the classic New World Syrah hallmarks: oil and olive and dark fruit and all wrapped in a luxurious texture. Way less tannin than the 2012 Denner Dirt Worshipper we just drank; almost tastes fully resolved, but I suspect this wine has been stable and tasting smooth like this for some time. 92+
2010 vintage
Taster #7597
· Oct 21, 2018
89/100
LSGRV 2018 @Mashomack. Decent wine but we had it after two outstanding syrahs from Gramercy Cellars. This seemed to have some fizz but that may have been my palate. Anyway solid wine. Drink up!
2010 vintage
Taster #9284
· Sep 28, 2018
93/100
Ripe nose with tamarind, brown sugar. Great energy, acidity, balance. Fruit is ripe and in balance with other elements. Medium tannins. Really tasty and should hold a few more years.
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Taster #2188
· Dec 16, 2017
89/100
Dark purple color. Explosive nose of dark fruit, lavender, ginger (brief whiff), and spice. On the palate, this wine showcases boysenberry and plum with a tart apple skin note and some lavender on the finish. There is balanced acidity as well as some noticeable tannin throughout this full-bodied wine. While not terribly complex, this wine was well made and held its own with pierogies as well as a grilled lettuce salad topped with blue cheese dressing.
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Taster #6132
· Sep 4, 2016
VA super bad! Undrinkable
2010 vintage
Taster #1640
· Mar 18, 2016
91/100
The usual scrumptious nectar. Thick and vibrant, saturated with ripe dark fruits, roasted nuts, and charred meat. Peppercorns, truffle, and brambles. Just how I like my fruit bombs. 5+11+17+8= 91
2010 vintage
Taster #6132
· Feb 8, 2016
89/100
89 with potential to score higher. Big meaty & smokey wine- a little overboard, but after 4 hours of air the fruit snuck forward a little.
2010 vintage
Taster #5496
· Jan 22, 2016
92/100
This was just delightful, from the first sip to the last. A captivating aroma drew me in, and the plush texture and elongated finish kept it going. This is a full, deep, meaty style; which maintains a loftiness to the mouthfeel. Me: aroma - 93-94, flavor 90-91; wife 92
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Taster #4605
· Oct 26, 2015
92/100
Really enjoyed this. Good rep of ccoast Syrah. Y-um.
2010 vintage
Taster #9787
· Feb 21, 2015
93/100
Agree with Nanda and GlenviewGSW's reviews. This is a fantastic example of how good Cali Rhone from Paso Robles can be.
2010 vintage
Taster #0161
· Jan 16, 2015
94/100
Really love this wine, big and rich with long dark finish,
2010 vintage
Taster #9625
· Dec 14, 2014
92/100
Almost black. Dark purple with a nose of tar and smoked berries. This is a gutsy, rich, tar like wine in it's flavors. Burnt asphalt, some olive, and smoked game dominate here. Some herbs and earth on the finish. Really nice.
2010 vintage
Taster #7597
· Nov 7, 2014
90/100
W clam/chorizo pasta. Very good syrah. Nice dark color, good fruity nose and on palate grwat balance of everything. Good finish. This will live for many more years but it is great this fresh.
2010 vintage
Taster #0161
· Oct 18, 2014
93/100
Big, rich but balanced syrah that marries rich dark fruits with a long and soft finish. Nicely done. Should improve with age although tannins are ok now.
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Taster #1640
· May 30, 2014
91/100
Notes after 2 hours in the glass. Very dark ruby, 90% opaque with huge, very slow legs and no sediment. Profound smoked and savory meats upon opening that transition through a green herbal door before landing with a bushel of black fruit, bramble, tomato, and earthy funk. Big texture and body with fine tannins and smoky fruit across the palate. Chewy and dense. Floral and tobacco notes creep in with more air. This is just how I like my McPM. …
2010 vintage
Taster #2857
· Oct 26, 2013
92/100
A solid Les Galets with nice notes of berries and pepper. Very smooth and soft tannins. Overall, a great wine that is ready to be enjoyed.
2010 vintage
Taster #5974
· Sep 28, 2013
89/100
Medium body, super nose, a little bitter in the finish, good acid for a Syrah - went great with lamb shanks.
2010 vintage
Taster #0912
· Jul 5, 2013
94/100
Thrilling stuff in the full throttle Cali Rhone style and a crazy value. Nose just explodes with black pepper, smoke, meat and black fruit. Palate is big and richly fruited. Decent balance with enough underlying acidity framing the large scale palate. Loads and loads of black pepper (reminiscent of a '03 Pax Castelli Knight). Served with a chill and delicious with spicy ribs.
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Taster #0209
· Jun 28, 2013
92/100
Truly enjoyed this Syrah. I went looking for something smokey, and was guided to this. While we did not actually taste anything smokey (and I'd love a recommendation if anybody has one!), what we did find was some fruit dominated by black pepper. Paired perfectly with our meal, and since black pepper has always been another flavor we love, I ran back to get more!
2010 vintage
Taster #1604
· Feb 1, 2013
90/100
Syrah is starting to emerge as my favorite varietal. So varied and interesting from all corners of the globe. PnP'd. This is young, but excited to try my first McP Myers. Smokey and deep with black fruits washing beneath high toned reds. Palate is meaty, yet delicate across the tongue. At this time, the alcohol is protruding a bit, which takes a toll on the overall balance. Finish dominated by earthiness as fruit fades relatively quick. Dollar for dollar, a …
2010 vintage
Taster #5209
· Jan 7, 2013
87/100
14.2% ABV (which is fairly low compared to previous vintages). Tasted over a couple of days. Opaque dark garnet in the glass. Overwhelming meaty and oaky aromas on the nose. Full bodied on the palate with more black fruit in evidence, but also a continuation of the oak/meat combo. This didn't seem to be in a happy place. I'd suggest letting it age at least a couple years to see if it integrates.
2010 vintage
Taster #6018
· Dec 25, 2012
88/100
Needs more time.
2010 vintage
Taster #5974
· Nov 17, 2012
91/100
Delicious
2010 vintage