G'day
I've not had a lot of experience with GSM or similar blends, and especially unoaked ones. I am a fan however of Teusner's Avatar, which is an oaked similar blend.
The Joshua is a blend of Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz. It's got the juiciness that comes from the Grenache, almost jube-like. There's a little blueberry on the nose, along with some cinnamon and clove. The palate is full of fresh fruit, plum, cherry and blueberry (again). It has a little tannic grip (presumably from skin contact), and is flavourful, and surprisingly mouthfilling. Short on the finish, though.
It's an interesting exercise for me - I can appreciate what Teusner is trying to achieve with this wine, and I imagine this would be a popular with recent converts to red wine, as well as those looking for a red to go with tapas style and Mediterranean cuisine. Not my usual preferred style, but perhaps something I could get used to. In the meantime, the Avatar (with a few years on it) suits me just fine.
Cheers
Allan
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Teusner Joshua GSM 2014
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Re: Teusner Joshua GSM 2014
Agree with you on this. Much like Torbreck's Cuvee Juveniles and Steading the oak adds a lot more complexity. Love the Avatar with a few years on it as you say.