2022 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 and Touriga
Nacional.
Tempranillo and Grenache, two original Spanish varieties are
planted extensively throughout Spain including Rioja, a wine region in Northern
Spain especially known for the blends of these two varieties. 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.
Touriga Nacional is a Portuguese variety, coming from Porto
and used as the primary grape variety in Port wines. Recently it has been approved as a Bordeaux
variety.
This is a very well-balanced wine having 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 all the way through the long finish.
Varietal Content: 50%
Grenache, Estate Grown
27% Syrah, Estate
Grown
20% Tempranillo,
Estate Grown
3%
Touriga Nacional, Estate Grown
Bottling Date: February
10, 2025
Cases Produced: 1198
pH: 3.68
Alcohol Content: 14.4%
Residual Sugars: Less than 0.1
