The 2023 GSM opens with an expressive, high-toned bouquet: wild raspberry, cherry compote, pomegranate, and red plum, accented by rose petal, white pepper, and a flicker of thyme. As it unfolds, deeper notes emerge—blueberry skin, crushed violets, licorice root, and a touch of warm sandstone. On the palate, the wine is silky and medium-bodied but notably layered. Grenache’s plush red fruit forms the core, immediately accessible yet refined, while Syrah lends a cool-toned blackberry and graphite dimension. Mourvèdre’s influence arrives in the mid-palate, offering savory edges of cured meat, lavender, and dusty earth. The tannins are fine-grained and lightly gripping, giving structure without weight. Bright acidity pushes the finish long and pure, with lingering impressions of cherry, garrigue, and cracked pepper. This is a harmonious, inviting GSM—bright enough for casual drinking, but complex enough to reward attention.