Grenache and GSM
Raspberry, red plum, white pepper.
Juicy, spicy and easy, with soft tannin. Grenache with shiraz and mourvèdre adds depth.
What Grenache and GSM tastes like
Raspberry, red plum, white pepper. Body: medium. Tannin: low. Acidity: medium.
Where Grenache and GSM comes from
Grenache began in Spain, where it is called garnacha, and is a key grape of the southern Rhône, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Australia, McLaren Vale and the Barossa have some of the oldest grenache vines in the world.
Styles to look for
Straight grenache is juicy and spicy. GSM blends grenache with shiraz and mourvèdre: grenache brings the fruit, shiraz the colour and body, mourvèdre the savoury depth.
Food it suits
Roast pork, chicken, Middle Eastern spices, charcuterie and tomato-based dishes.
How to serve it
Serve slightly below room temperature, around 14 to 18°C. Lighter reds sit at the cooler end, fuller reds at the warmer end.
Worth knowing
GSM stands for grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre, the three grapes of the classic southern Rhône blend.
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Frequently asked
What does Grenache and GSM taste like?
Raspberry, red plum, white pepper. Body: medium. Tannin: low. Acidity: medium.
Where does Grenache and GSM come from?
Grenache began in Spain, where it is called garnacha, and is a key grape of the southern Rhône, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In Australia, McLaren Vale and the Barossa have some of the oldest grenache vines in the world.
What food goes with
Roast pork, chicken, Middle Eastern spices, charcuterie and tomato-based dishes.
How should Grenache and GSM be served?
Serve slightly below room temperature, around 14 to 18°C. Lighter reds sit at the cooler end, fuller reds at the warmer end.
