The Drunken Cyclist Rates Mira Wines “Outstanding”
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2012 Mira Winery Rosé of Pinot Noir: Retail $27. Pale salmon color with a muted nose with hints of strawberry sneaking through. On the palate the wine is very bright with some subtle peach and even some melon. A bit thin on the mid-palate, but the acidity comes screaming through on the finish.
Very Good. 86-88 Points.
2011 Mira Winery Pinot Noir Stanly Ranch: Retail $42. I have had a fair amount of wine from Stanly Ranch, one of the legendary vineyards in Carneros. An inviting nose of eucalyptus and Bing cherry, I would classify this as a classic Stanly Ranch–great fruit up front with depth and balance. Impressive finish. Outstanding. 89-91 Points.
2009 Mira Winery Syrah Hyde Vineyard: Retail $42. Yet another remarkable vineyard source in Carneros, this Hyde Syrah was brooding and unctuous with dark berry fruit and spice. On the palate it was impressively rich and full, paired with balance and depth. sure, this is a bit big but it is also oh so good. Outstanding. 91-93 Points.
2010 Mira Winery Cabernet Sauvignon: Retail $52. This 91% Cab (with 5% Cab Franc and 4% Syrah) comes from primarily Rutherford fruit and is aged for 20 months in 60% new oak. The nose was a bit tight initially, but with some time revealed blackberry, pepper, and tobacco. Initially I found this a bit thin but it steadily improved. It is rather clear this needs some time. I would love to revisit this in 3-5 years (or more). Very Good to Outstanding now (88-90 Points), but this has the potential to be quite a bit more. I expect with some patience, this would hit 91-93 Points rather easily. [Note: This was vastly better on the second day, which only reinforces my feeling that this needs time—and I would bump this up to a 90-92 Points now, and potentially 92-94 Points in a few years.]
Do these reviews from Drunken Cyclist have you salivating for more? Contact our Concierge Molly (888-819-4668 / molly@miranapa.com) for more information on each wine as well as for help purchasing.