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Antonio Galloni - Vinous
"The 2009 Atlas Vinas is an exciting wine laced with dark fruit, scorched earth, licorice, leather and tobacco. The aromas and flavors come through with tons of intensity and pedigree in this full-bodied, brooding wine. There is considerable depth and richness in the glass, but readers will have to be a bit patient here. Atlas Vinas is 42% Grenache, 29% Mourvedre and 29% Syrah. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017." (08/11)
92+ Jeb Dunnuck - The Rhone Report
"A blend of 42% Grenache, 29% Mourvedre, and 29% Syrah, the 2009 McPrice Myers Altas Vinas Alta Mesa Vineyard displays a ripe, rich profile with baked cherry, plum, earth, meat, and absurd levels of crushed rock and earthy minerality that shows more on the palate than the nose. Full-bodied and firm and structured on the palate, with notable ripe tannin, integrated acidity, and a classically styled finish, this needs a handful of years in the cellar to fully flesh out, and should have upwards of 10-12 years of longevity." (12/11)
90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
"Lots of juicy fruit with meat and berry character. A little hot and alcoholic. But outstanding wine. Full and juicy. Made from 42% Grenache, 29% Mourvedre, and 29% Syrah." (10/11)