McPrice Myers L'Ange Rouge Grenache

McPrice Myers

Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon’s western-most reaches is influenced by coastal breezes and evening fog, making it one of the coolest sites in the Santa Ynez Valley. Peerless farming, excellent (for grape growing) soil, and the attention to detail given at this great site produce truly amazing fruit. Alta Mesa Vineyard’s Mourvedre and Grenache grow on decomposed granite, gneiss, schist, basalt and clay loam at 3200 feet above sea level. Superb clonal selection, tight spacing, huge day/night temperature differentials and meticulous vineyard work produce grapes that yield vibrant, complex and compelling wines.

Wine Advocate
Aug 2010 Robert Parker 91

The dark ruby/plum-tinged 2008 Grenache l’Ange Rouge is a sexy, opulent effort oozing with raspberries and kirsch liqueur. Silky smooth, full-bodied, and seductive, drinking this irresistible red is reminiscent of liquified candy. Consume it over the next several years.

I was impressed last year with this winery’s 2007s and 2006s, and they have continued to build on that portfolio with their current group of 2008s and late-released 2007s.

Wine Spectator
"Generous ripe, sweet plum and blackberry fruit is full-bodied, floral, intense, complex and concentrated, building depth and leading to red and black

licorice flavors, with a spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2018. 210 cases made. –JL" 93 Points

Type	Red
Varietal	Grenache
Vintage	2008
Bottle size	750mL
Alcohol content	15.8%
Appellation	California – Central Coast - Santa Barbara
Wine Advocate	91
Wine Enthusiast	--
Wine Spectator	93
Other	n/a

McPrice Myers
McPrice “Mac” Myers. Mac got into food and wine during his early twenties via his friends and coworkers at Trader Joe’s in Southern California. He soon began taking trips up to the Central Coast to just to taste, but quickly found himself volunteering his time on his days off to help out at a number of wineries. After learning the process for a few years and spending more and more time on the Central Coast, Mac was ready to start making wine for himself. His winery is committed to producing Rhone varietal wines, focusing on Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Roussanne.