The 2009 Beautiful Earth is a gorgeous, firm wine endowed with candied dark fruit, leather and licorice. There is a sensual element that takes shape in the glass as the layers of fruit emerge from this striking, Syrah-based blend. A final burst of black fruit frames the finish. In 2009 the blend is 72% Syrah, 21% Grenache and 7% Mourvedre. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Tel. 805-400-5988; Fax 805-980-4885