”The Strapper “ is a British English term mostly used in
Australia for someone who looks after racehorses by doing everything from mucking
the stalls to grooming and saddling (thus the term strapper). The Strapper is
reliable, solid and trustworthy.
It’s been my experience that all of the offerings I've tried from
Yalumba possess these desirable qualities causing me to continue to
reach for their brand while wine shopping.
This one is a GSM. GSM is an acronym for Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre,
three varietals commonly blended in French, Southern Rhone wines including
Chateauneauf-du-pape.
This GSM however is from the Barossa Valley of Australia.
The blend is 48% Grenache, 47% Shiraz and 5% Mataro (Mourvèdre).
First off, I noticed its garnet, somewhat see-though, color. On the nose - chokecherry or boysenberry syrup,
cranberry and violet and a hint of cedar and baking spice. On the soft palate, I found it to be fruit forward, slightly jammy with a peppery yet lengthy finish possessing moderate tannins.
We enjoyed this with grilled pork chops slathered in Bone
Suckin’ (Hot) Sauce and Savory Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Pecans one
night and BLT’s the next. If you are making crock-pot dinners this summer, try
with my Braised Beef Tips and Mushrooms over Riced Potatoes. To print or save
the recipe pairing suggestions, click the links below.
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