M by Mac and Billy 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles

Billy Grant first collaborated with McPrice Myers in 2017 as an industry consultant. In 2021, he contributed his start-up M Cab label to the McPrice Myers Portfolio becoming a partner and stepping into the role of Business Development. Affectionately known as the loudest guy in the room, Grant was awarded the Paso Robles Wine Country Association’s Industry Person of the year in 2021 for his enthusiastic promotion of the region.

Destemmed, 3-5 day cold-soak, fermented in stainless steel and small open top bins, with pump-overs occurring during cold-soak and punch downs during fermentation. Aged 20 months in 225 and 228 liter French and American oak barriques, 20% of which were new.

Chocolate-blackberry ganache, cranberry preserves, sweet mint, black licorice, dark olive, new leather, mahogany. Palate is sleek and supple, firm, fine-grain, polished tannins, with a complex, and classy finish.

Rated 95 Points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate saying, "I love this easy-to-drink 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from McPrice Myers that well overdelivers for its price. Deep ruby-purple, it has alluring aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, dried herbs, leather and lavender, plus classy touches of oak spice. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and powerful without going over the top. It has abundant, grainy tannins, flinty streaks and plenty of refreshing acidity to carry the long finish. It's not your average chocolate bomb California Cabernet, despite its modest price tag, allotment certainly won't last long!

Rated 91 Points by Wine Enthusiast saying, "This partnership between Paso Robles powerhouse players McPrice Myers and Billy Grant begins with aromas of black plum extract, graphite, tobacco leaf and roasted meat on the lush, attractive nose. There's a firm edge to the palate, where charred wood and pencil shaving flavors meet with crushed black rocks, marjoram and more black plum flavors."