Hahn - GSM 2012 75cl Bottle

Product Description

Ruby & violet coloured in the glass, this wine shows aromas of blueberry, dried loganberries & hints of vanilla & cloves On the palate, bright fruit flavours of raspberries, red currants & blackberries integrate with a sharp mid palate acidity & fresh silky tannins on the finish. The GSM is one of the more complex wines that the winery creates. Rather than focusing on pure varietal character, the GSM Red Blend requires that each part of the blend play its own part. Grenache is the most fruit forward & lightest of the three components, & it drives the aroma & flavour profile of the wine. The majority of the Grenache in this blend is from the Arroyo Seco AVA, where it produces denser & more concentrated wines than examples grown in areas like Paso Robles or Southern France. The mid palate of the blend is carried primarily by Syrah, which in addition to contributing a lush mouthfeel supplies subtle peppery & blueberry notes. The Syrah component is especially vivid as it comes from Hahn's cool climate vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, & its structure & darker flavours are perfect counterpoint to the brightness of the Grenache. The Mourvedre thrives in the hotter areas, so we have to venture outside of Monterey County to find it. Mourvedre's considerable tannins & acidity help provide the backbone for the flavours of the other components.