What does Curtis Cavaliere GSM taste like?

It offers bright red berries from Grenache, depth and spice from Shiraz, and earthy complexity from Mourvèdre, finishing with a smooth, balanced, and elegant texture.

What is the alcohol content of Cavaliere GSM wine?

It typically sits around 13.5%–14.5% ABV, giving it a medium-to-full body with a refined, drinkable style.

Is this GSM wine dry or slightly sweet?

It is a dry wine, but the Grenache component adds a juicy, soft fruit profile, making it feel approachable and well-rounded.

What makes a GSM blend different from single-varietal wines?

A GSM blend combines fruit freshness (Grenache), structure (Shiraz), and savoury depth (Mourvèdre), creating a wine that is more layered and balanced than single-varietal wines.

Is GSM lighter or heavier than Shiraz?

It is generally lighter and more aromatic than Shiraz, but still has enough body and structure to feel satisfying.

Does this wine need decanting before serving?

Yes—decanting for 20–30 minutes helps enhance its aromas and smooth out the structure.

Can I drink this wine now or should I cellar it?

It is ready to drink now, but can also age for several years, developing more complexity and integration.

What is the ideal serving temperature for this wine?

Serve at around 15–17°C, slightly cooler than heavier reds, to highlight its freshness and balance.

Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2021

Cavaliere

Elegant and refined, Curtis Cavaliere Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre Wine is a tribute to timeless sophistication. Crafted with finesse and care, this wine delivers beautifully balanced flavours and a smooth, polished finish. It’s a noble expression of McLaren Vale’s winemaking heritage – graceful, yet full of character.

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Cavaliere Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre

$70.00

Luigi Curtis - Cavaliere, Medaglia D’Oro

He was bestowed these two highly prestigious awards for his military service during World War I.

The title ‘Cavaliere’ is equivalent to Knighthood and is bestowed to persons of exceptional character, with the ‘Medaglia D’Oro’ being the highest military award.

Luigi Curtis, 1894 - 1975

We commemorate our great-grandfather with the release of this label in honour of his toil, integrity & strength of character.

Luigi Curtis - Cavaliere, Medaglia D’Oro

He was bestowed these two highly prestigious awards for his military service during World War I.

The title ‘Cavaliere’ is equivalent to Knighthood and is bestowed to persons of exceptional character, with the ‘Medaglia D’Oro’ being the highest military award.

Luigi Curtis, 1894 - 1975

We commemorate our great-grandfather with the release of this label in honour of his toil, integrity & strength of character.

WINEMAKING

Curtis Family Vineyards sources fruit from a combination of owned vineyards and premium McLaren Vale growers.

The blend of individual vineyards and sub-regional characteristics is the key to the resulting style.

Handpicked in the cool of early morning and slowly destemmed and roller table sorted to maintain whole berries, retained for aromatic lift.

Berries and juice are then chilled down to allow for cold soaking to encourage early colour stabilisation and gentle phenolic release.

Fermented in small open fermenters with daily air purging and rummaging delicately, allowing gentle pump-overs as the cap softened. Peak fermentation temperatures are held at 18–20°C to preserve dark fruit aromatics while allowing full extraction.

The wine completed malolactic fermentation in barrel and matured for 36 months in a selection of fine-grained French oak & American Oak hogsheads, 50% new.

This patient aging process allows the wine to develop remarkable complexity while softening its structure and integrating subtle oak characteristics with the fruit's natural expression.

The extended barrel aging bestows the wine with sophisticated layers of flavour and a refined texture that complements the varietal's inherent silkiness.

This careful maturation transforms excellent fruit into an exceptional wine, creating depth and nuance that only time can provide.

Aging potential 10 - 40 years

TASTING NOTE

Such a smooth and flavoursome combination of these varieties with lashings of liqueur cherry, bright red raspberry and intense black fruits dominated by blackberry and black cherry.
Seamlessly integrated palate with fine chalky tannins and balanced oak hold it perfectly through to a long finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Curtis Cavaliere GSM taste like?

It offers bright red berries from Grenache, depth and spice from Shiraz, and earthy complexity from Mourvèdre, finishing with a smooth, balanced, and elegant texture.
What is the alcohol content of Cavaliere GSM wine?

It typically sits around 13.5%–14.5% ABV, giving it a medium-to-full body with a refined, drinkable style.
Is this GSM wine dry or slightly sweet?

It is a dry wine, but the Grenache component adds a juicy, soft fruit profile, making it feel approachable and well-rounded.
What makes a GSM blend different from single-varietal wines?

A GSM blend combines fruit freshness (Grenache), structure (Shiraz), and savoury depth (Mourvèdre), creating a wine that is more layered and balanced than single-varietal wines.
Is GSM lighter or heavier than Shiraz?

It is generally lighter and more aromatic than Shiraz, but still has enough body and structure to feel satisfying.
Does this wine need decanting before serving?

Yes—decanting for 20–30 minutes helps enhance its aromas and smooth out the structure.
Can I drink this wine now or should I cellar it?

It is ready to drink now, but can also age for several years, developing more complexity and integration.
What is the ideal serving temperature for this wine?

Serve at around 15–17°C, slightly cooler than heavier reds, to highlight its freshness and balance.