This is a GSM (43% Grenache, 39% Shiraz, 18% Mourvedre) from Grant Burge Wines, Barossa Valley Australia. Very much a Rhone-style from “Down Under”. If memory serves, this was around $36.
Have had this in my cellar for a couple years. Think it could have lasted another couple, but was in teh mood for a GSM, so couldn’t wait any longer. Purchased on a recomendation from a friend. To be honest, it is nice but not up to the hype; just not the “great wine” he said it was. I honestly expected a bit more heat and a little less fruit, but all-in-all it is very decent. Rich ruby/garnet color, nice legs, fruity but not a big “bomb”.
I remember tasting the ’99 and the ‘2K which were very similar to this. Have had better GSMs and a lot better Rhones and Rhone-styles for the same price range (or less).
Would I buy this again?……… probably not.
Sorry I bought this? …………. not really.
Isn’t the GSM a Rosemount Estate wine… I recently drank a 2000 that was softening up nicely, though I agree, not quite a bomb..
Rosemount may indeed have a GSM. It may even be called GSM. However, GSM simply refers to a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvedre grapes. Basically a Phone style wine usually from Australia.
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Thanks for filling me in on the GSM thing, though up here in Montreal, Rosemount is the sole purveyor of GSM. Must admit I found it a little woody… do you know of any 100% Mourvedre wines from Ausland? Something Bandolesque?
Caveman