Kaesler Gsm Stonehorse 2006

A great Aussie GSM. Rich, smoky, and hot out of the bottle it mellowed to a smooth blend exhibiting balanced acid and fruit. Thick and delicious. Great value for $17.

March 2009

This is a blend known as "GSM" of which the Aussies are fond. This example is extremely chocolate-y on the nose and full-bodied on the palate. Plush and complex.

March 2009

The wine was fermented in stainless steel, then transferred to seasoned French and American barrels for 12 months. About 20% of the wine remained in stainless steel for the duration of its maturation. The components for the Stonehorse GSM are chosen for their riper fruity qualities and softer texture and mouth feel. 45% Grenache, 44% Shiraz and Mourvedre from estate vineyards that range from 20-45 years in aged. The wine is matured for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Entry displays mulberries, blackberries and plum fruit characters with fine tannin and tasty acidity. As the wine moves through read more...the palate, the mouth feel widens and becomes quite savoury. The palate is rich and smooth with good length. The aftertaste is very Mourvedre with a strong flavour of dark chocolate.Grenache contributes soft aromatics and flavors. Shiraz adds structure and a bit of spice, and the Mourvedre provides breadth and depth. Lithe and juicy. A lively mouthful ofraspberry, currant, coffee and pepperyspice flavors, lingering enticingly on the fine-grained finish ... has tremendous depth and persistence...Wine Spectator.com - April 9, 2008    (hide)

Wine Spectator rating: 90

Great value for the money.

February 2009

VERY nice Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre blend! Incredibly smooth, great fruit, leather, tar, pepper flavors swim around the mouth. Finish of black fruit and pepper. Excellent/Outstanding - 90 points.

April 2008