This week try seven more Australian GSM blends from Decanter Panel Tasting. Five are available in China.
Australian Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre blends - Part II
Wines
Rockford, Moppa Springs Grenache Mataro Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia 2010
(Sold at online shops)
A big structured wine with lashings of oak and full, concentrated fruit character. A classy wine with a fine structure, and a long finish.
Kilikanoon, Killerman's Run GSM, Clare Valley, Australia 2012
(Sold at online shops)
Pleasant liquorice spice aromas with a touch of pepper and eucalypt. Juicily textured dark red fruits with a muscular grip of tannins and a mule-kick of alcohol.
Yalumba, The Stapper GSM, Barossa Valley, Australia 2013
Aromas of wild strawberries, a hint of spice and a luscious, generous palate with plenty of character and a long, red-fruited, muscular finish.
Grant Burge, The Holy Trinity, Barossa Valley, Australia 2012
(Sold at online shops)
Attractive bright, floral nose with lots of character and cherry fruit freshness. Full in body but refreshing fruit flavour and supple texture contributes to a moreish, appealing wine.
Teusner, Avatar, Barossa Valley, Australia 2013
(Sold at online shops)
Cracked black pepper, cassis, lavender, mint and thyme complexity. Seductive dark cherry richness with camphor and cinnamon and a finely textured drinkability that makes this blend, albeit powerful, approachable.
Spinifex, Esprit, Barossa Valley, Australia 2012
(Chinese distributor information not yet available
A herb and menthol aroma and lavender overlay. A full-bodied wine with lots of fruit flavour and natural sweetness; loads going on in the glass with refreshing cassis matched with cinnamon and spice nuances. A complete, well-made wine with lots of body, complexity and character. Will age well.
Dog Day Wines, Rusty Mutt ·rocky ox· GSM, McLaren Vale, Australia 2014
(Chinese distributor information not yet available)
Evolving nicely, intriguing iodine, nutmeg, savoury mulberry and plumy fruit on the palate with firm acidity. Juicy supple texture and firm but balanced tannins on the finish. Lovely overall balance and texture, a Northern or Southern Rhone meets Oz blend.