2022 Jericho GSM

A plump and juicy GSM blend.

A blend of 77% Grenache, 19% Shiraz and 4% Mourvedre. Dark red core with black shaded edges and a red hue. Black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas leap out of the glass followed by some scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich and juicy, the mid weighted palate is awash with black raspberry, liquorice and ripe dark cherry fruits. Opulently textured, it sees notions of scorched earth, subtle dried herbs and pepper unfold across the back half. Slightly chewy tannins lead into a long plump finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The pale hue in the glass hints at the grenache dominance (77%), which came off 40-year-old vines on the home Bracken vineyard in Blewitt Springs, with the shiraz (19%) and mataro (4%) from the Wait vineyard. Those smaller components structure and add a little brood and dried herb, but they are backup singers to the redcurrant, cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal and cranberry of the main act. It’s a good arrangement, with upfront appeal and a mineral-inflected structure on a medium-framed but impactful wine. Drink by 2028.
92 Points
Marcus Ellis - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion