PharaohMoans

We are extremely grateful for the generous support of the PharaohMoans project over the many years and we are pleased to announce our 19th release: the 2022 PharaohMoans GSM Blend from Napa Valley.

Year after year we have garnered consistently high ratings for our focus on the varietals, Syrah and Grenache. However, as my palate evolved, the increasingly muscular wines of Paso contradicted my desire to produce a mouth-watering, Châteauneuf-du-Pape style wine with old-world elegance. I knew I wanted to re-orient PharaohMoans, but I was challenged by my inability to find fruit with balanced phenolics in the Paso region.

The Egyptian wine gods must have been looking out for me! I was tipped off about a few well-established acres, seven to be exact, of the sensual GSM varietals I'd been seeking - right here in Napa Valley! As you know, Cabernet Sauvignon is king in Napa, so these vineyards are very rare, particularly at the caliber we demand. The stars aligned, we were able to sequester the fruit, and we are excited to share it with you in this inaugural blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvédre.

Winemaker Notes

Mountain Grenache and Syrah make this a nice inky fruit forward Rhone blend. Eastern Rutherford bench Grenache lends a spicy crushed candy aromatic reminiscent of high level Gigondas wines.

• Vineyards: Atlas Peak
• Blend: 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mouvedre
• Aging: 20 months in 30% new French Oak, 70% neutral oak

We encourage you to reserve your allocation for the 2022 PharaohMoans GSM Blend by completing the below order form or order by phone at (707) 251-8070. The inaugural release of this GSM blend is priced at only $75/bottle and available in elegant Grands Joueurs Vignerons six-bottle packs ($450 + tax/shipping).