GSM
CA - El Dorado County (Sierra Foothills)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Varietal: GSM Blend - 73% Grenache, 11% Syrah, 16% Mourvedre
Vintage: 2017
AVA: Sierra Foothills
Alcohol: 13.8%
Tannin: Medium High
Acidity: Medium
ABOUT:
A trifecta blend commonly seen in the Southern Rhône Valley. This wine is 73% Grenache, 11% Syrah, and 16% Mourvèdre. Each grape contributes outright: notes of red fruit and spice from the Grenache, deeper savoriness and smoky flavors from the Syrah, and herbaceousness from the Mourvèdre. This wine doesn’t miss.
Three Word Taste Summary : Blackberry, Rosemary, Baking Spices
PAIRING NOTE:
This GSM blend is extremely versatile with Mediterranean cuisine like charred calamari, chicken shawarma, or grilled lamb.
Cheese Pairing Suggestion: Chèvre, Manchego, Feta
Chocolate Pairing Suggestion: Milk to Dark Chocolate