2018 Rocky Ox GSM
Winestate Grenache Finalists 2021
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2018 Rocky Ox GSM
Winestate Grenache Finalists 2021

2018 Rocky Ox GSM

$35.00

A complex, fruity, spicy blend made for easy drinking. Some of the most sought after Grenache from Clarendon is used for this blend which provides serious depth and interest within this wine. No need to save it for a special occasion, this wine will drink well with just about anything!

Grenache 61%, Shiraz 27%, Mataro 12%

McLaren Vale 100%

 

FINALIST WINESTATE Grenache of the Year 2020

James Halliday 95 Point review

95 POINTS James Halliday August 2020

93 POINTS The Winefront June 2020

95 POINTS Sam Kim ‘Wine Orbit’ Feb 2020

93 POINTS Thomas Girgensohn Feb 2020

4.5 STARS Winestate Magazine Feb 2020

“A SMASHING WINE!!”  – Dan Traucki 11/19

 

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Description
Showing off the strengths of McLaren Vale.

Grenache Shiraz Mataro (GSM)

When most people think of McLaren Vale they think of Shiraz. However, many winemakers like myself think about Grenache. This is a very versatile variety. You can make anything from the lightest, most delicate Rosé to a full bodied red, or tawny port! Grenache typically does not have as much natural tannin as Shiraz or Cabernet from the same area but it makes up for it with flavour. Grenache has a very broad range of fruit aromas and flavours it can display, such as strawberry, raspberry, black and white pepper, violets and savoury meats just to scratch the surface. When blended with Shiraz and Mataro, the fullness, length and texture can be brought to new levels. If I had to choose one wine style from McLaren Vale to drink from now on, this would be it.
Grape

Style features

Open fermented, hand plunged and basket pressed. Matured in 4+YO French Puncheons.

Rating

Vintage Rating

8/10. A healthy growing season which produced bright concentrated wines.

Food

Food Matching

Enjoy with sticky / spicy pork ribs, gourmet beef burger, pepperoni pizza & bbq lamb.

Calendar

When to drink

Drink now to 2028.

Additional information
Weight1.25 kg
Critic Reviews

"A 61/27/12% blend of grenache, shiraz and mataro that is deliciously rich and fruity with equally seductive fresh raspberries and de-stoned cherries. There isn't even a glimpse of jam." 95 POINTS James Halliday 1/8/20

"Richly fruited and powerfully graceful, the wine shows dark fruit richness combined with seductive notes of game, toasted almond, olive and floral on the nose. It’s concentrated on the palate displaying excellent depth and intensity together with refined mouthfeel and silky tannins, finishing impressively long and engaging. At its best: now to 2028. AU$35.00. www.rustymutt.com.au. Feb 2020. - 95 POINTS" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit Feb 2020

"This is very much Grenache dominated. The different flavours of raspberry, blackberry and plum are well integrated. The mouthfeel is smooth, with earthy flavours rounding out the fruit. This is not a challenging wine, but it is pleasantly serious, balanced, and with good acidity. The finish is a little short. 93 POINTS Thomas Girgensohn

“Lovely complexity to the nose with secondary notes developing. Big up-front chocolate, raspberry and plum flavours with gentle oak holding it together.” 4.5 STARS Winestate Magazine Feb 2020

"Vibrant purple/red colour, attractive aromas of plums, pepper, dried herbs & a hint of forest floor, lively dynamic palate with lashings of appealing flavours & a great finish - A SMASHING WINE!! " - Dan Traucki 11/19