2019 Notre Vue GSM
Chalk Hill
A classic trio, this GSM displays wild strawberries and cherries on the nose, along with angel-food cake, crushed herbs, and black pepper. The palate follows with waves of rich red plums, Rainier cherries, cardamom, and dried herbs. Pair this wine with robust dishes such as a cassoulet, roast duck, or rustic country sausage.
Double Gold Medal & Best of Class
- 2021 Harvest Terroir Challenge (97 Points)
Gold Medal
- 2021 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (93 Points)
- 2021 Winemaker Challenge (90 Points)
- 2021 OC Fair Commercial Wine Comp (90 Points)
- 2021 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
- 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Competition
- 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Comp (90 Points)
94 Points
- Rich Cook
In Stock
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Acid
5.2 g/L
pH
3.8
Residual Sugar
.6 g/L
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A classic trio, this GSM displays wild strawberries and cherries on the nose, along with angel-food cake, crushed herbs, and black pepper. The palate follows with waves of rich red plums, Rainier cherries, cardamom, and dried herbs.
Vineyard Notes
Chalk Hill is blessed with an abundance of volcanic soils that drain quickly and produce small, more intensely flavored and colored berries without aggressive canopies. Reaching above 1,000 feet in elevation, the vineyards of the AVA tend to have excellent sun exposure. Afternoon temperatures are moderated by the cooling Pacific breezes out of the Russian River Valley. The blocks for these grapes range from rich clay top soil to 30º slopes with vines struggling to maintain their hold.
Winemaker Notes
This is a classic Rhone style blend made from Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre that were picked on the same day and co-fermented in stainless steel at 55 degrees. The grapes incurred hours of cold-soak prior to pressing and non-saccharomyces yeast was used for sulfite reduction therapy. This wine has minimal intervention in the winemaking process and the low sulfite and alcohol content enhance the purity of the flavors and aromas.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this wine with robust dishes such as a cassoulet, roast duck, or rustic country sausage.
Product Reviews
Bob
(Aug 14, 2021 at 9:21 AM)
This wine is delicious, very much reminds me of a Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Stlgeven G
(Oct 1, 2021 at 4:05 PM)
👍
Tommy
(Jan 11, 2022 at 1:45 PM)
My friend sent me this wine as a gift, I was so impressed I ended up ordering a case!
Landis Thompson
(Feb 2, 2022 at 4:52 PM)
Maybe my favorite state-side GSM blend I've tried to date. Lightweight but yet full-bodied. Cannot express enough how much I enjoy this wine! It's why I joined the wine club
Mason
(Mar 10, 2023 at 4:34 PM)
Delicious! Characterized by an earthy, almost nutty nose, this GSM is remarkably smooth and finishes with light baking spice.