Aromatics: pronounced stewed strawberry and plum/raisins, damp earth, mushroom, espresso, cocoa, leather, vanilla, baking spice, cherry cola, ripe cherries and raspberries

Palate: dry, medium +, medium acidity and tannins, a “chewy” mouthfeel, Mourvèdre adding dried raisins and an umami earthiness, with Syrah adding notes of cocoa, espresso, sweet Chinese five spice, and leather earthiness, and Grenache and Petite Sirah hitting with red fruit and cherry cola notes

Finish: long and complex with silky tannins and a “close your eyes”, baked berry tart, red currant and umami finish

Food Pairings: GSM blend is a versatile food pairing wine that works particularly well with dishes featuring Mediterranean spices including red pepper, sage, rosemary, and olives.

Cheese Pairings: a combination of soft and hard cheeses including Camembert, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged Gouda, aged-hard Cheddar, Harvarti and Swiss-styles.

Composition: 66% Mourvèdre, 21% Syrah, 8% Grenache, 4% Petite Sirah