Montague Tribus GSM 2023

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Vibrant ruby red with a medium-bodied hue
• Aromatics: Wild berries, soft cinnamon, dried herbs, and a hint of black olive
• Palate: Fresh and silky, with red liquorice, peppercorn spice and savoury herbs. A lifted acid line draws the wine to a long, focused finish, supported by chalky, ironstone-like tannins.

Winemaker’s Note

“A fresh, finely tuned GSM that showcases the aromatic beauty of Grenache, the spice of Shiraz, and the savoury depth of Mataro – with elegance and restraint.”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Region: Frankland River (Grenache & Mataro), Margaret River (Shiraz)
🔹 Varietal Blend: 42% Grenache, 40% Shiraz, 18% Mataro
🔹 Harvest & Fermentation:
✔ Each variety picked and fermented separately
✔ Gentle extraction and careful cap management
🔹 Maturation:
✔ 8 months in French oak barriques and puncheons
✔ 20% new oak to add lift and texture without overt flavour
🔹 Alcohol: 14.2%

Sustainability & Natural Practices 🌱

🔹 Sustainably Farmed – Focused on soil health and low-intervention vineyard practices
🔹 Minimal Intervention Winemaking – Allows fruit purity and site character to shine
🔹 Small Batch – Carefully crafted with precision and restraint

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

🔹 Serving Temperature: 16°C – to highlight aromatic lift and fine structure
🔹 Decanting: Optional – 30 minutes will help open the wine’s spice and savoury notes
🔹 Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2030 – will gain softness and nuance over time

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Charcuterie & Cured Meats – Matches the wine’s savoury edge and fine tannin
🔹 Roast Pork with Fennel & Crackling – Complements the spice and acid line
🔹 Mediterranean Veggie Dishes – Especially roasted capsicum, eggplant and tomato
🔹 Woodfired Lamb Pizza or Lamb Koftas – A seamless match for the GSM blend’s spice

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ What makes GSM blends so popular in Australia?
They’re versatile and food-friendly, offering fruit vibrancy and spice with medium-bodied drinkability – perfect for the Aussie lifestyle.

❓ Why use minimal new oak?
To preserve freshness and let the blend’s natural aromatics and savoury layers take centre stage, without masking them in toast or vanilla.

❓ What does “ironstone tannin” mean?
It refers to a mineral-like chalky tannin texture often found in wines from iron-rich soils like those in parts of Frankland River – adding grip and interest without heaviness.