Thanks to the higher carbohydrates in beer I’ve been turning
back to wine to get through the holidays without putting on too much weight.
That, and I really enjoying having a glass of wine while getting dinner ready. And of course there's nothing quite like a glass with the meal. I’d recently purchased Hahn’s 2014 GSM which is a blend of
Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre. Pris and
I really enjoyed Hahn’s Pinot offerings so I decided to see how their other varieties fared.
Like most red blends the result is determined by the winery
finding just the right mix and percentage of grapes. Ripe red fruit takes the
lead on the nose, followed by redolent berry notes on the palate. Raspberry and
cherry stand out, and are bolstered by a solid backbone of mineral from the
Granache.
I paired Hahn’s GSM with homemade chicken tenders and an
herbaceous mac & cheese. It worked flawlessly with the simple, yet very
rich meal. The fruit was a great counterpoint to the rich cheese and breading.
The tenders were loaded with fresh herbs in the breading, and this red blend complimented them very well.
Hahn’s GSM can be found at HEB on Trenton, and it runs about
$12 a bottle. This wine is another great everyday drinking wine that won’t
break the bank. You can pair it with steak, BBQ, or fried chicken. It will go
with about everything, especially a charcuterie and cheese plate shared among
friends mixed with great conversation and music.
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