Maverick Twins GSM 2008

Rating: 90.25/ 100

Review Date: 13 April 2012

Winemaker: Maverick Twins

Style: 50% Grenache/ 31% Shiraz/ 12% Mouvedre

Region/ Country: Barossa Valley SA/ Australia

Vintage: 2008

Oak: American and French Oak to finish

Alc %/ Std Dks: 14%/ 8.3 standard drinks

Price/ Bought: $22.99/ Dan Murphy's

Appearance (Max 5)

Clear with characteristic rich reds, very dark, copper - 5

Aroma/ Bouquet (Max 15)

Floral bouquet, violets, fruity, fresh minty and peppery undertones - 13

Taste/ Texture/ Flavour/ Finish (Max 20)

Characteristic flavours you would expect from a GSM very smooth but no real 'wow' factors. Herbaceous, vanilla, white pepper, petroleum,- 16

Overall Quality/ Opportunity for improvement (Max 10)

Sean - 6: This was one of my first GSMs but I found it quite interesting.

Adam - 6.5: Typical of the style, but not something I would write home about.

Average: 6.25

Would you buy this again?

Adam - YES, as a treat.

Sean - NO

Total Score (Max 100): 90.25