GSM: Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre Around the World

Presented by Roger C Bohmrich MW Redon video Redon August 2018 - Photo Château Mont Château Photo Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre: Global Presence

#6 Syrah 184,800 ha #7 Garnacha 181,500 ha

#14 Monastrell 69,700 ha Grenache: Where it’s planted

4 France & Zaragoza Spain dominate plantings (hectares)

France & 2 Toledo Spain: 9 of top 10 regions 3 Gard 10 1 9 Source: Vaucluse 8 University of 7 Adelaide, Australia 6 5 5 Wine Economics Hérault Research Centre 4 3 www.adelaide.edu.au 2 1 Syrah: Where it’s planted

5 France & Riverland Australia dominate plantings (hectares)

French regions lead top

Gard 10… 2 Gard 4 10 4 9 Vaucluse 8 7 Source: 1 6 University of 5 Adelaide, Australia Hérault 4 Wine Economics 3 Research Centre 2 www.adelaide.edu.au 3 Aude 1 Mourvedre: Where it’s planted

Spain is king of Monastrell… 2 France is a Albacete distant second 3 (hectares) Alicante

1 3 Spanish regions Murcia account for major share of 10 4 9 worldwide Var 8 plantings 7 Source: 6 University of 5 5 Adelaide, Australia Aude 4 Wine Economics 3 Research Centre 2 www.adelaide.edu.au 1 GSM: Grape Profiles

Spanish origin Native to SE France (Mondeuse Vigorous, productive→ for blanche X Dureza) quality, yields must be Vigorous vine & relatively early limited (<35 hl/ha) to ripen Buds early but needs long Needs trellis or stakes for support growing season Produces wines with high/moderate Suffers from coulure (infertile tannin levels flowers) → short crops Generally densely pigmented Prone to downy mildew, rot→ wines of moderate to high Grenache/ ideal for hot, arid conditions alcohol Garnacha Strong, upright canes allow for Syrah/Shiraz Resistant to oxidation/tendency unsupported bush/gobelet to express reductive aromas training Exclusive red grape of the (G) Produces high alcohol, low acid (S) Northern Rhône (Hermitage, (low malic acid), moderately Côte-Rôtie, etc.) tannic wines w/low to Complementary & frequent moderate pigmentation blending partner of Grenache Prone to oxidation in Southern Rhône & other Dominant grape in large regions majority of Southern Rhône red wines GSM: Grape Profiles

Spanish origin Late ripening, requires heat & light to ripen fully (M) Wind sensitive Densely pigmented wines, high acidity & tannin Resists oxidation Mourvèdre/Monastrell/Mataro Influential if typically minor role in Southern French blends May have larger share in individual GSM wines depending on maker & region The Universe of GSM Varying ratios Syrah & partner grapes Syrah

Mourvedre Grenache Mourvedre Grenache Cinsault, Counoise, Vaccarèse, etc.

Semi-oxidative Semi-reductive

Soft, smooth, sensual & Structured, restrained & accessible early GSM Flavor Spectrum gains with aging

Domaine d’Aupilhac Languedoc-Montpeyroux 40% Syrah 5 Les Cocalières 2015 30% Grenache Languedoc, France 30% Mourvèdre

Languedoc Montpeyroux

AOC Languedoc: Max 70% one variety G-S-M min 40%

Cocalières @ 1,150 ft., faces NW January to December Limestone, basalt Languedoc: Biodynamic/ data.org

- certified organic GDD 3577 °F Hand harvest Region IV 15 mos. in demi-

©Climate 32” annual rainfall muids, none new Unfined, unfiltered Black Elephant Vintners 45% Syrah Nicholas Red 2015 21% Carignan Franschhoek, South Africa 20% Mourvedre 9% Grenache 5% Petite Sirah

886 to 2,460 ft. Granite Sustainable Hand harvest Co-fermented Franschhoek: 1/3 whole bunches data.org

- GDD 3895 °F (est.) 16 mos. in old Region IV 500L French barrels 36” annual rainfall ©Climate Coyote Canyon Winery Tres Cruces 2012 Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, USA 42% Syrah 33% Mourvedre 25% Grenache

900 to 1,200 ft. Sandy loam, loess, Prosser WA Missoula Flood Horse Heaven Hills: sediment data.org - GDD 3038 °F Sustainable Hand harvest Region III (low) 16 mos. in mainly

©Climate 8” annual rainfall French oak with American & Hungarian Robert Oatley 47% Grenache Signature Series 46% Shiraz GSM 2015 7% Mourvèdre McLaren Vale, Australia

McLaren Vale: GDD 3337 °F Loam over clay, sand Region III Sustainable Machine harvest

data.org MJT 70 °F - Whole berries 24.5” annual rainfall Tank & 225L French barrels, 25% new ©Climate D’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings 2013 67% Grenache McLaren Vale, Australia 28% Shiraz 5% Mourvedre

Mix of sustainable, McLaren Vale: organic & biodynamic GDD 3337 °F Open fermenters Region III Foot treading MJT 70° F 9 mos. in old French barriques 24.5” Annual Rainfall Slightly higher acidity/lower pH than other GSM in this tasting data.org - ©Climate John Duval Wines Plexus 2014 47% Syrah Barossa Valley, Australia 32% Grenache 21% Mourvedre

Barossa Valley: Clay over limestone GDD 3756 °F Partly organic & biodynamic Region IV Mainly hand harvest MJT 72° F 14 mos. in 300L 21” Annual Rainfall French barrels, 10% new Unfined data.org - ©Climate Torbreck 76% Grenache The Steading 2015 12% Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 12% Mataro

Sand, clay, loam over limestone, sandstone, mudstone Sustainable & organic Mainly hand harvest Destemmed Open top steel 18 mos. in seasoned French foudres Unfined, unfiltered Barossa Valley: GDD 3756 °F data.org - Region IV MJT 72° F

©Climate 21” Annual Rainfall Tablas Creek 55% Grenache 25% Syrah Côtes de Tablas 2016 13% Mourvèdre Paso Robles, California 7% Counoise

Adelaida District: 900-2,100 ft. Clay, silt over limestone Mix of sustainable, organic & biodynamic Paso Robles-Adelaida: Hand harvest GDD 2783 °F Destemmed data.org

- 18 mos. in mainly Region II to III seasoned French foudres MJT 70 °F Unfined

©Climate 22” annual rainfall Domaine de Mourchon La Crau plateau Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 Iron-rich red clay Rhône Valley, France with thick deposit of galets

70% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre Southern Rhône: 10% Syrah GDD 3725 °F Region IV 27” annual rainfall

Avignon Climate © Clay, galets, sand Sustainable - Hand harvest data.org Destemmed 12 mos. in demi-muids Château Mont-Redon 60% Grenache Unified single estate 30% Syrah Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2014 8% Mourvèdre Rhône Valley, France of 247 acres Galets, clay, 2% Counoise, limestone, sand Muscardin, Sustainable Vaccarèse & Mont-Redon Hand harvest Cinsault Diluvium alpin soil Destemmed Optical sorting 12 mos. in ½ 228L French barrels (25% new) & ½ in tank Mont-Redon Sandy soil FINAL QUESTIONS? GSM: Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre Around the World

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