This wine is very dark in the glass. The nose is quite aromatic, with aromas of blackberry, plum, cinnamon, and vanilla coming through. It is the oak spice which dominates the bouquet, however. The palate displays plenty of oak, too, but with jammy, dark, fruit notes to help distract us from the aging process. Tannins are firm enough to pair with whatever beef you like.
This wine is very dark in the glass. The nose is quite aromatic, with aromas of blackberry, plum, cinnamon, and vanilla coming through. It is the oak spice which dominates the bouquet, however. The palate displays plenty of oak, too, but with jammy, dark, fruit notes to help distract us from the aging process. Tannins are firm enough to pair with whatever beef you like.
Apr 12th, 2025
“G.S.M.” stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, the three grape varietals that evenly make up this red table wine. Mourvedre may be new to most readers (truly I’m unsure of how to pronounce the grape as I type it), but most oenophiles know that grenache and syrah grapes make for bold, tannic, and acidic wines. Although I am personally biased to the Languedoc syrah, objectively this wine brings forth some black fruit and oak notes… but not much. I’m not sure of what kind of flavor and finish you might expect from a $7 dry red, but in short, Tenebres will meet your assuredly low expectations.
“G.S.M.” stands for Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, the three grape varietals that evenly make up this red table wine. Mourvedre may be new to most readers (truly I’m unsure of how to pronounce the grape as I type it), but most oenophiles know that grenache and syrah grapes make for bold, tannic, and acidic wines. Although I am personally biased to the Languedoc syrah, objectively this wine brings forth some black fruit and oak notes… but not much. I’m not sure of what kind of flavor and finish you might expect from a $7 dry red, but in short, Tenebres will meet your assuredly low expectations.
Nov 12th, 2022
Equal parts of each. Carcassonne France. Lovely color of blood in a blister. Smells like candy and meat. Or ripe plums cooked down. Flavors are simpler, but pretty true to the Syrah blend style of the Rhone. Dry. Fruity. More of that cooked plum thing. This is an agreeable wine and not bad at all for $5 at TJ’s.
Equal parts of each. Carcassonne France. Lovely color of blood in a blister. Smells like candy and meat. Or ripe plums cooked down. Flavors are simpler, but pretty true to the Syrah blend style of the Rhone. Dry. Fruity. More of that cooked plum thing. This is an agreeable wine and not bad at all for $5 at TJ’s.
Jan 27th, 2022
Thin, sweet, non-juicy fruit flavors. Surprisingly drying on the mouth. Kind of smells like a foot stuck in fresh dirt. Tastes okay, drinkable. Wouldn’t buy again.
Thin, sweet, non-juicy fruit flavors. Surprisingly drying on the mouth. Kind of smells like a foot stuck in fresh dirt. Tastes okay, drinkable. Wouldn’t buy again.
Aug 20th, 2021
Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
