Paso Robles · United States
2023 McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth Red
McPrice Myers' signature Paso Robles blend is approachable in 2026 and approaching peak - one more year of patience will deliver the full complexity the 2023 vintage built into this wine.
- Varietal
- Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre
- Vintage
- 2023
Drinking Window
In 2026: Approaching PeakDrinkable, but best years are ahead. Peak begins 2027.
Right now: In 2026, the McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth Red 2023 is in its drinking window and approaching its peak, set to arrive in 2027. The result in the glass today is a wine with more structure and freshness than Paso Robles typically delivers at this price. Primary red fruit - cherry, raspberry, and a hint of dried cranberry - leads the nose, with secondary savory notes of dried herb and smoked pepper beginning to integrate. The tannins are medium and polished, the acidity brighter than expected for Paso. The wine is drinking well now, but the structure suggests peak complexity a year ahead, through 2027-2035.
Tasting Note
Deep ruby with a vivid purple tinge at the rim. The nose leads with red cherry, ripe raspberry, and a dusting of dried herb - lavender, rosemary - that signals the Paso Robles Rhone influence. On the palate, the wine is medium-plus in body with polished tannins and brighter-than-expected acidity from the 2023 growing season. Entry is plush and approachable; the mid-palate builds with cassis and plum, while the finish delivers dried herbs, smoked pepper, and a suggestion of dark chocolate. The blend's backbone reflects Grenache's fruit generosity and Syrah's structural depth, held in balance by the vintage's inherent freshness.
About McPrice Myers
Mac Myers founded McPrice Myers in Paso Robles with a philosophy built around access - wines that reflect the depth and character of the region without requiring deep cellar patience or a premium price. The Beautiful Earth label is the winery's signature expression: a Paso Robles field blend anchored in Rhone and southern French varietals including Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. Myers uses a mix of whole-cluster inclusion and destemmed fruit in fermentation, with aging in a combination of neutral French oak and concrete. The winemaking approach prioritizes drinkability without sacrificing structural interest. Explore more [Central Coast wines](/wines/region/central-coast) or compare with [Sine Qua Non Dangerous Birds Grenache 2007](/wines/sine-qua-non/dangerous-birds-grenache/2007) for a Central Coast Rhone benchmark.
Food Pairings
Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic
The medium-plus body and herbal Rhone character of this blend find natural resonance with herb-crusted lamb, with the wine's polished tannins cutting cleanly through the fat.
Roasted chicken with harissa and roasted vegetables
The wine's bright acidity and medium body work in balance with the spiced richness of harissa chicken, while the red fruit character lifts against the roasted vegetable sweetness.
Pork tenderloin with dried cherry reduction
The wine's red fruit dominance - cherry, raspberry - mirrors the dried cherry reduction while the medium tannins provide structure against the lean protein.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-64F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Decant 30-45 minutes in 2026. Approaching peak in 2027, a 20-minute decant will be sufficient to open the aromatic complexity.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, stored horizontally.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
Frequently Asked
Is the McPrice Myers Beautiful Earth Red 2023 ready to drink now?
Yes, this wine entered its drinking window in 2025 and drinks well in 2026. It is approaching peak, set to arrive in 2027. Drinking now offers a fruit-forward, approachable expression. Holding one additional year will allow secondary complexity to fully integrate and the structure to soften into its optimal expression.
How long should I cellar this wine?
The drinking window for the Beautiful Earth Red 2023 runs from 2025 through approximately 2035, with peak from 2027 through 2035. This is a wine with meaningful aging potential for a Paso Robles red blend at this price point, reflecting the structural conditions of the 2023 vintage.
What food works best with Beautiful Earth Red?
The Beautiful Earth Red is a versatile dinner wine built around medium-plus body, polished tannins, and a Rhone-influenced fruit and herb profile. It pairs best with roasted meats - lamb, chicken, pork - as well as Mediterranean preparations featuring herbs, tomato-based sauces, and spice.
What grapes are in the Beautiful Earth Red blend?
The Beautiful Earth is a Paso Robles field blend anchored in Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre - the traditional Rhone triumvirate. Grenache provides fruit generosity and approachability, Syrah adds structural depth and pepper character, and Mourvedre brings savory earthy notes and the tannic backbone that allows the wine to age through 2035.
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