2020 Varney Wines GSM

Highly Rated
Truly stunning Grenache blend from Alan Varney - juicy and herbal and savoury.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
9 Reviews

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95 Points
"As Rhone-like as it gets... old vines, propitious siting and the confidence to extract with an MO of savoury complexity and strident tannins that ready one for the 5th glass rather than one sip ... before lights out."
- Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

This is the quintessential McLaren Vale GSM.

It's a classic case of right varieties grown in the right place. Alan Varney knows how to put these blends together in just the right way thanks to years of experience making wine in South Australia.

He's nailed this wine. The rosy red fruits of the bush vine Grenache coupled with the sweet dark fruits of the Shiraz and the savouriness of the Mataro, it's a winning combination.

Three varieties very well suited to McLaren Vale. Bush Vine Grenache provides aromatic lift and bright red fruit characters. Shiraz lends powdery tannin, spice and mid-palate weight, while Mourvèdre rounds out the blend and contributes balance and structure. This wine is a fun and challenging puzzle to assemble each vintage and will age gracefully up to a decade after release.

95 Points - "The predecessor was quite possibly the finest GSM yet tasted on these shores, where the moniker is oft used. The generous percentage of mourvedre (20%), the key to the firmly articulated latticework that transcends the jubey, soft norm. As Rhone-like as it gets. Grenache (55%), the kirsch, sandalwood and white pepper. Shiraz (25%), the florals and salumi. But there is far more to this: old vines, propitious siting and the confidence to extract with an MO of savoury complexity and strident tannins that ready one for the 5th glass rather than one sip ... before lights out." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 9 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 6 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
9 reviews
  • WP
    Wayne P.
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    10 seconds ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Good Value GSM

    Varney have succeeded in making a very good Gsm at a fantastic price point. Happy to recommend.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • WK
    Wing kin S.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Very good but not great wine

    Enjoyable wine, all round high quality, just lack a bit charm to make it a great wine

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • DC
    Danielle C.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious

    This GSM is so yummy I dont even want to tell everyone about it in case it sells out

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • AS
    Alistair S.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Rich GSM with Rhonish accent

    Fabulous wine. Richly fruited, embroidered with darker earthy and savoury Rhone notes, and balanced. The palate offers luxury texture. Long and smooth. One of the best value wines on the scene.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • JB
    Jenna B.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Delicious, easy drinking red!

    A great, food-friendly wine that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This is going to be my go to gift for red lovers as I can't see how anyone couldn't love this wine!

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Varney Wines

Varney Wines began with just a "tonne for fun" for Alan Varney to play around with over a decade ago.

He took his years of experience working at top South Australian wineries, including time spent at Orlando Wines, Longview Vineyard and over a decade as senior winemaker at d’Arenberg, and poured his skills into crafting a style of wine that he and his friends and family could enjoy.

The side gig became a full-time obsession, leading to Alan purchasing a dilapidated property at the Gateway of McLaren Vale to house a tasting room alongside his wife Kathrin’s restaurant, Victor’s Place. A sustainable modern winery was built and their first commercial release was unveiled. The wines have been taking off ever since culminating with Varney being named James Halliday's Best New Winery in 2021.

Winemaker Alan Varney - McLaren Vale, SA Varney Wines

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