Robert Oatley Signature GSM 2015
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Medium garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Signature Series McLaren Vale GSM has fragrant notes of kirsch, roses, spice cake and anise. Concentrated and medium to full-bodied, the mouth-filling palate offers satiny, nice balance and great length.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A smooth delivery of a classic red Rhône blend, the 2015 Robert Oatley Signature GSM brings plenty of ripe fruit to the fore. The wine's layered palate and easy finish pairs it nicely with mildly-seasoned braised meat dishes. (Tasted: October 19, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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Equal parts grenache and syrah, with seven percent mataro in the blend, this is a three-dimensional take on a Côtes du Rhône: It’s bright with a strawberry crush of fruit, and spicy with warm tannins that bring to mind purple and red flowers. And it’s delicious, especially with grilled lamb.
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In the fields of wine, coffee, tourism and yacht racing, the Sydney-based Oatley family has not only made their mark nationally and internationally but has also raised Australia’s profile and boosted its prosperity. In addition to the yachting business with their Wild Oats maxi-yachts and revamping the resorts and tourism on their stunningly beautiful Hamilton Island, the family started Robert Oatley Vineyards.
Founded by the late Robert Oatley AO, as a reinforcement of the family’s on-going commitment to the Australian wine industry, first started with Rosemount Estate (1969 - 2001). The family produces award-winning wines of superb quality, value, cellar-ability and immediate appeal. ‘Accessible elegance’ is always a focus for the family.
The Oatleys have overseen dynamic vineyard projects across South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia since the 1990’s. Today’s vineyard properties for Robert Oatley Vineyards shared and managed with long-term family friends and growers with a portfolio focus of Margaret River and McLaren Vale. The Robert Oatley wine portfolio commences with The Signature Series to The Finisterre to The Pennant Collection.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, McLaren Vale is home to perhaps the most “classic” style of Australian Shiraz. Vinified on its own or in Rhône Blends, these hot-climate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon is also produced in a similar style.
Whites, often made from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc tend to be opulent and full of tropical, stone and citrus fruit.