This rich and balanced wine is perfect for sipping on its own or pairing with your favorite dishes, from hearty stews to grilled meats. It's made from grapes grown in California's Temecula Valley, and the care and expertise of Wilson Creek Winery's winemakers are evident in every bottle.
DESCRIPTION: The 2019 GSM from Wilson Creek Winery is a delightful Rhône-style blend of three classic grapes - Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, this wine has a deep ruby color and complex flavors of dark fruit and spice. On the nose, aromas of black cherry and blackberry add to its appeal.
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 48% Grenache, 34% Syrah,18% Mourvedre
TA: 5.5 gm/L | PH: 3.84 | RS: .45 | Alcohol: 15.3%
Fermentation: open ferment | Oak: American and French | Oak age: 18 months | Harvest Brix: 25.2 (average) | Bottle Date: 11-01, 2021 | Cases Produced: 560 | Maturity: now until 2025
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Aged in oak barrels for 18 months, this wine has a deep ruby color and complex flavors of dark fruit and spice. On the nose, aromas of black cherry and blackberry add to its appeal.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
This wine pairs well with grilled meats like steak, lamb, and pork. The smoky flavors of the meat are complemented by the wine's rich and full-bodied texture or try aged hard cheeses like Parmesan and Pecorino are a great pairing for this wine. The salty and nutty flavors of the cheese complement the wine's dark fruit notes.
VINEYARD NOTES:
Estate grown in Temecula Valley.
WINEMAKER - Kestutis Vizgirda
Kestutis "Gus" Vizgirda believes the secret to good winemaking begins in the vineyard. That's why throughout the growing season you will find him touring the rows of varietals and envisioning the kinds of wines he will produce from the harvest. For over two decades, Vizgirda has worked at several local wineries, working with some of the Valley's best winemakers to refine his craft. Today, he has developed his own unique approach to making wine and has won gold medals for several of his varietals.
In addition to serving as Wilson Creek's Winemaker, Vizgirda teaches wine classes at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State University Extended Studies campus. He is also a judge at several local and international wine competitions.
AWARDS:
Specially released for wine club ship February 2022.
REVIEWS: Wine Server Herber's Favorite Pick: "GSM got its name by being a blend of our Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedré grapes. This is one of my favorites because it starts off low fruit forward but finishes off nice and dry. I would pair this with a tri-tip because the smokiness of the meat would complement this light bodied red."
