Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, Temecula Valley (California) G S M 2015

 I haven’t tasted Nick Palumbo’s wines for a while, and based on this wine, it’s my loss.  This is a lovely GSM (41% Mourvedre, 41% Grenache, 18% Syrah), one where each element contributes clearly to the blend without losing its own personality.  Grenache’s red fruit and pepper, Mourvedre’s meat and brown spice, and Syrah’s black and blue fruit and tar all harmonize with the oak spice and finish long and spicy.  It’s built for food.   I’m thinking roasted wild boar is a great play.