2021 Varney Wines GSM

A blend of 52% Grenache, 30% Shiraz and 18% Mourvedre with approximately 10% whole bunch inclusion and maturation in French oak hogsheads and barriques for a period of 9 months. Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are enticing scents of dark raspberry, plum and liquorice followed by some ripe blueberry, provincial herb like notes, hints of scorched earth and peppered fennel. Rich, juicy and quite plump the palate features a delicious mix of dark raspberry, plum, ripe blueberry and liquorice fruits over scorched earth, herbs du Provence and subtle peppered fennel characters. Nicely concentrated it has polished tannins, shows ample flesh and possesses good underlying freshness. The long savoury conclusion succulent and lightly peppered.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews…..
There’s a certain rustic charm about this Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre blend, sourced from various McLaren Vale subregions. Perfumed rose petal and plummy slightly earthy characters on the nose. The palate then delivers with its medium bodied plush flavour combination. Juicy crunchy fruit flavours extend to a long pleasing finish. Drink 2024-2032.
94 Points
Ray Jordan – WinePilot.com

Not as ferrous or savoury as the magnificent 2020. Veritable value all the same. A multitude of sub-regional sources, Blewitt Springs and Clarendon amidst. A meld of partial carbonic, a dollop of whole bunches and extended time on skins (to 30 days) for the better fruit. The oak, used small format. Licorice, sweet kirsch, thyme and rosemary sprigs. A waft of eucalyptus, drying and terse, marks the finish. A final spurt of sweetness offers respite and strident length. Drink by 2028.
93 Points
Ned Goodwin – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion