Tenet Wines 2013 GSM, Columbia Valley, $70
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates adds to its international “string of pearls” experience with Tenet Wines, its palindrome-coined collaboration with renowned Rhône Valley vintners Michel Gassier and Philippe Cambie. Their inaugural vintage in Washington state with Chateau Ste. Michelle head winemaker Bob Bertheau results in this delicious and mildly hedonistic GSM-style blend of Grenache (40%), Syrah (35%) and Mourvèdre aged 12 months in 100 percent neutral French oak barriques (86%) and puncheons (14%). Its nose of Marionberry taffy, huckleberry, red currant, Western serviceberries and dark chocolate carries on through to the palate, where mild tannins and elderberry juice make for a rich, yet bright finish.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 1,069 cases
Alcohol: 15.5%
Scott P says
To not even mention Palencia wineries Casa Amirillo GSM is a travesty.
If you haven’t had it, you must immediately.
Eric Degerman says
Scott,
We agree that Victor’s 2014 GSM was indeed a stunning wine.
https://greatnorthwestwine.com/2017/02/17/palencia-wine-co-2014-casa-amarilla-grenache-syrah-mourvedre-yakima-valley-36/
Bill says
Syncline “Subduction Red” needs to be included, in part, because it has the 3 GSM + Cinsault & Carignan.
Just starin’
Robert says
Covington Cellars ” MA Belle”should be included. Cinsault has been been added to the 2013 GSM blend. A most appealing wine.
Steve says
W hy can’t I get midsummer’s white Columbia valley in OHio
Eric Degerman says
Greetings, Steve.
Is it this Chateau Ste. Michelle wine that you are referencing?
https://www.ste-michelle.com/our-wines/2016-limited-release-midsummers-white
I would suggest you contact Ste. Michelle, but I believe that might be limited to the Woodinville tasting room.
Sincerely,
Eric