A delicious blend of tres (three) grapes: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Indulge yourself with this GSM Blend from the Paso Robles area. Enjoy aromas of ripe strawberry, raspberry, lavender and black olive. Savor a well-balanced crisp wine, slightly fruit forward with a touch of earthiness. It pairs excellently with lamb, pork, smoked meats, delicate fish dishes, cheeses and rustic bread. Cheers!
Deleitese con esta mezcla de GSM hecha con uvas de la zona de Paso Robles. Disfruta aromas de fresa madura, frambuesa, lavanda y olivas negras. Prueba un vino refrescante, bien balanceado y afrutado con un toque de minerales. Hace excelente maridaje con cordero, puerco, carnes ahumadas, pescado, quesos y pan rustico. Salud!
TRÉS BIEN TASTING SHEET
The wine name: Trés Bien
Trés Bien is French for “very good” or “excellent”. Tres is also Spanish for three. Since this wine is made from three grapes and is excellent the name seems to fit quite well. Enjoy!
Appellation: Paso Robles
Paso Robles is located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The most popular wine region in the Central Coast it is home to wineries and wine growers that specialize in a multitude of varietals. Its various microclimates provide ample areas to grow many of the most popular grapes in the wine industry.
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre
This wine is made in the classic style of a Rhone blend. It consists of a balanced blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% Mourvedre.
Source: Three Unique Vineyards
The Syrah is sourced from the East side of Paso Robles, along the Estrella River bed. The Grenache and Mourvedre is from our neighboring property on the West side of 101, north of Paso Robles, in the San Miguel AVA.
Visual:
It is deep purple-red in color and stains the sides of the glass as it is swirled.
Aroma:
Grenache gives the wine a classic strawberry fruit aroma that complements the jammy and dried meat aromas of Syrah and bramble bush aroma of the Mourvedre.
Taste:
Dry with balanced fruit, acidity, tannins and overall smooth silky mouth feel. 13.9% abv.
Barrel: New French Oak, 50%, medium toast
Trés Bien was aged in wooden barrels and monitored closely to impart a 50% new French oak taste. This foundation gives the wine a luscious blend of spice, vanilla and slight char.
Pairings:
A delicious wine to serve with grilled meats, savory dishes with mushrooms and olives, and spicy sauces.
