Most of the time, on a bottle of wine, you will see the type of variety clearly displayed, be it Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or any other variety you care to think of, is there for all to see. When walking into their local bottle-o, everyone knows exactly what they are getting.
It is fair to say, and I am sure many wine drinkers alike would agree, that the acronym GSM (short for Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre for those who are not aware), is just as recognisable on a bottle of wine in a bottle shop or on a wine list. I realise that sometimes the blend can differ for various reasons, but even if you saw GMS or SGM or MGS(unlikely) you would be pretty safe in the knowledge that the wine contains Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre (also know as Mataro or Monastrell). Normally GSMs are associated with the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale. This version of the blend, from the Yarra Valley, is a very good example indeed.
Region: Yarra Valley, Vic Price: $45 Source: Gift
A lovely ruby red colour in the glass, it is quite fresh and aromatic with ripe red fruits showing the way with a nice herbal touch too. This vibrantly inviting, juicy, medium-bodied wine provides the palate with flavours of ripe raspberries, plums, chocolate (more on the dark than milk side, a little spice and herb characters are there too, while it finishes with good length. I don’t know what percentages of the varieties are in this wine, but it doesn’t matter. Each of the variety’s strengths are on display in this nicely balanced blend.
Words from a Wine Glass 