Mason Road GSM
R145
Per Bottle
Like the rest of this range from Brookdale, the Mason Road GSM truly pushes the boundaries of convention, as well as the quality-to-price ratio. This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre is medium bodied with a layered density of fruit. Liquorice root, fennel seed and ground spice precede blackberries and bramble leaf on the rich, inviting nose. Red and black berries unroll to a juicy pomegranate finish, dusted with a hint of cacao.
The epitome of old-world elegance meets new world bravery.
In stock
Door to door in South Africa. Estimated 5 - 10 working days.
THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS
What customers & critics are saying
“GSM is actually GSCM, as it’s an assemblage of mostly Grenache, 33% Syrah, 8% Cinsault and 5% Mourvèdre from Brookdale’s painterly Paarl estate. Floral, earthy and well balanced, it has top notes of rose petal and wild herbs and a fresh, vibrant palate of raspberry, redcurrant and pink grapefruit supported by granular tannins.”
Tim Atkin MW
93 Points
TASTING NOTES
Sappy abundance overflowing with redcurrants, pomegranates and cherries, threaded through with an energizing line of sumac spice and dried sage. Whole-bunch juiciness is lightly held by a silken sketch of tannic grip. Forestberries, wildberries radiate out from the core, dripping in plums and a soupçon of cherry confit. The acid is mouthwatering, refreshing the palate as it tails towards an appetizing dry finish brushed with savoury herbs.
WINEMAKING
Each variety was harvested separately at varying stages. Grenache and Syrah were whole-bunch fermented while Cinsault and Mourvèdre were crushed and destemmed. Each batch was fermented separately in open top fermenters with wild/natural yeast. A short post fermentation maceration occurred before the wine was then pressed and transferred to 500 litre and 300 litre barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine spent a further 7 months in barrel before final blending and bottling.
