Black Elephant Vintners, Nicholas Red 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa

Tasting Note: A GSM South African blend with all the best things you wish you could have in a Northern Rhone blend but at a much more affordable price.

Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has a pronounced-intensity, aromatic nose of violet, blackberry, black plum, blossom and a hint of raspberry.

On the palate the dry, full-bodied GSM has a velvety mouth feel with ripe, medium-plus tannin.

There is balance between the fruit and acidity.