2015 King Estate GSM

Tasting Notes

The color is dark crimson. On the nose discover dried violets, plum, cracked pepper, spice, leather and dark chocolate. Flavors are an intriguing medley of blackberry, cassis, toast, dried tobacco, peppercorn and cedar. Grippy yet luscious tannins create a full-bodied mouthfeel that leads to a long finish.

Vineyard Notes

This southern Oregon take on GSM comes from two beautiful Rogue Valley vineyards, Crater View (61%) and Carpenter Hill (39%). Varietals include Grenache (42%), Syrah (38%) and Mourvèdre (20%). Wines made from these classic grape varietals found in France's Southern Rhone region, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre, are often referred to as a "GSM."

Winemaker Notes

The fruit was cold soaked, punched down, pumped over and fermented in a stainless steel open top tank. Aged 12 months in 26% new French oak.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2015
• Varietal
• Appellation Rogue Valley
• Alcohol 13.5
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