Red Blend 'GSM'

Score

93

"The 2021 GSM is a field blend of 70% Garnacha, 15% Syrah and 15% Monastrell from Los Chacayes in the Uco Valley. The grapes were harvested together in one row, and 50% of the wine was aged for six months in French oak barrels, while the remaining 50% went into concrete vats. Garnet-red with a brick-dust sheen. The nose shows strawberry and herb hints with a subtle layer of oak. Juicy and vibrant, the tannins are taut and reactive, creating a tart palate before the lingering, saline finish. This is a distinctively lean, flavorful red wine."

Score

93

"The 2021 GSM is a field blend of 70% Garnacha, 15% Syrah and 15% Monastrell planted 15 years ago. It underwent a semi-carbonic maceration with whole clusters in concrete eggs and aged in equal parts concrete egg and French barrique. Opening with a high-toned, electric nose of red-fruited, bramble and leather aromas, the palate is sleek, focused and linear, concluding with a pure, mineral-driven finish with impressive persistence. This is a snappy, featherweight expression of Uco Valley rendered with pristine clarity."

Score

92

Score

90

"Well-layered, with dried herb and orange peel notes to the mineral-accented berry and cherry flavors, which are sneakily juicy and linger nicely on the finish around fine tannins. Garnacha, Syrah and Monastrell. Drink now through 2028. 1,100 cases made, 336 cases imported."