Happy Monday! Back-to-back posts, though this one is a bit later than usual, only because I had a long day of work. At any rate, it's time for wine, and tonight I've opened a bottle from the recent wine club shipment from DaMa Wines, the 2022 GSM. This wine is a blend of Grenache (52%), Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre (18%) from the Yakima Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this one is tasting!
The wine is a somewhat lighter body, with bright ruby color, just as you'd expect from a good GSM blend. The nose presents aromas of lilac, strawberry and a bit of rustic earth. Take a sip and you're greeted by a rush of vibrant red fruit, cherry, plum, strawberry and currant that completely envelop your palate before transitioning to some lively notes of white pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are well integrated, providing an ideal foundation for the long, smooth dry finish.
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I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a fine example of the quality GSM blends emanating from Washington, and it's just a pleasant wine to drink. This wine would pair well with a variety of holiday dishes, including a very popular bird that's likely on many of your menus this coming Thursday! Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a sesame crusted Ahi tuna steak, with steamed rice and sugar snap peas. Cheers!
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