- Practicing Organic
- 40% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah
- 65% sourced from Alder Springs Vineyard, 30% from Halcon Vineyard
- 100% whole cluster fermentation
- Aged in concrete and neutral French oak 500L Puncheons
- Free SO2 – 20ppm
- 13.5% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Mendocino
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-PAX-22-21 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-12-14
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
90
Date
2024-06-28
"All whole cluster, aged and fermented in concrete, the youthful magenta/purple-hued 2022 GMS is absolutely great on the nose, with aromas of wet stones, mixed berries, peaches, and candied flowers. The palate is more taut than the nose would suggest, with the tannins coming through with more iron-rich undertones. It's prime for drinking over the near term to keep its freshness and is perfect for causal dinners at home with friends."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-02-13
"Supple and spice-driven aromas of wild raspberries, dark cherries, potpourri, graphite and cured meat. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving flavors of dried herbs, hibiscus, violets and earth. A wine that balances freshness and earthiness, coming from 100% whole-cluster co-fermentation of 65% grenache, 30% mourvedre and 5% syrah. Drink or hold."
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-10-10
"The 2022 GMS is a blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. Whole clusters were fermented in concrete and puncheon, and it was matured without new wood. It has savory aromas of olive tapenade and game meat over a core of wild berry jam and soaring floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated flavors structured by chalky tannins and mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. I love how this captures both prettiness and rusticity."
2018
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-11-01
2018
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2021-09-08