Pontifics GSM

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Written By Catherine Courtney
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Pontificis (G.S.M.)

GRAPES: 40% Grenache 35% Syrah 25% Mourvedre

VINTAGE: 2017

REGION: Languedoc-Roussillon

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13%

PRICE: $7.99

This week as we continue our “Drink The Rainbow” series on TJ Tuesday, we are moving across the red wine boldness spectrum with a G.S.M. blend from France, Pontificis. Several weeks back, I reviewed the white blend made by this producer and was less than thrilled. Thankfully, one of you all reached out and told me the red blend was by far the standout of the two wines, so of course, I had to try it out!

Knowing that this wine was a bit on the bolder side, I used my Vinturi so the wine would open up a little faster than usual. I have a Vinturi for both red and white wines and I really enjoy them. I gave my glass a couple of swirls and started sipping. Below are my tasting notes:


TASTING NOTES:

  • Synthetic Cork

  • Deep ruby color

  • Notes of dark red fruit, specifically blackberry, raspberries and subtle hints of oak and coffee

  • Bold wine that falls more towards the tannic end of the spectrum

  • Nice mouthfeel with a dry, earthy finish

  • Trader Joe’s say to serve the smooth tannin wine with means in sauce, cheese, and marinated game. Temperature: 64F

Verdict:  Gang, this one was absolutely fabulous and I can’t thank the person who recommended this enough. Usually, after a negative experience with a wine producer, I’m a bit reluctant to try other wines in the portfolio, but this was delicious. Not only did it taste much more expensive than $7.99, but the flavor profile made me think of fall. Grab a bottle and let me know your thoughts below!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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