2019 Di Arie
GST
Gallery Collection
Shenandoah Valley, CA
Winemaker's Notes:
The inspiration to create this wine came to me from a
popular blend called GSM, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, originating
in the Cote du Rhone in Southern France.
In this GST blend, I replaced the Mourvèdre with Tempranillo.
Tempranillo is planted extensively throughout Spain
including Rioja, a wine region in Northern Spain especially known for the
blends of Tempranillo and Grenache. In
other wine regions in Spain, such as the Ribera de Duero, where Syrah is
planted on a large scale, blends of Tempranillo and Syrah are very common.
This is a very well-balanced wine that does not feel like a
blend. It has an identity of its own,
different than its components. The very dark
red color, an influence from the Syrah and Tempranillo, creates the
expectations of a big wine, which will not be disappointing. Dark
fruit, combined with earthy aromas dominate this wine extending to the palate
and adding, herbal and savory notes.
This big wine stays with you long after it's gone down.
Varietal Content:
50.0%
Grenache, Estate Grown
27.0% Syrah,
Estate Grown
20.0% Tempranillo,
Estate Grown
Bottling Date: 12/16/2020
Cases Produced: 150
pH: 3.7
Alcohol Content: 14.3%
Residual Sugars: Less than 0.1
