If you’re a fan of the Aussie version of GSM, that shiny, glossy, fat-fruited and plush take on the key Rhone Valley varieties, Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, then you might want to give this one a try.
It’s a tasty little thing, bursting with flavor but restrained just enough to keep it from being over-weight or jammy. There’s a fresh, fruity, vigorous and vivacious berry medley---blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, and black cherry---vibe that surges out of the glass, and its backed up with clove and black pepper spice The three primary grapes simply work well together, while each manages to maintain its own identity.
With blends, it is easy to submerge or mask the character of one grape by allowing another to dominate it. This blend, however, allows each of the varieties to declare itself clearly, while relying on the finished wine to let them mingle comfortably and well.
The wine is not shy; neither is it overblown. The balance is impeccable. As a fellow taster noticed, “This one lets you taste each one of the grapes so you can appreciate the combination of them.”
That’s an astute observation, because these grapes show well, separately and together. That’s a sign of both good fruit to begin and some capable, nuanced winemaking.