About the wine
- Charles and Ruth, our English lovelies in the Languedoc, have made this fabulous French number to bring all the best bits of the old and new world together. And the best bit? It's exclusive to YOU.
- Brimming with sensationally smooth ripe fruit, made all the more balanced with a subtle savoury pepper kick. Top that off with a brooding, earthy finish and the sexy smoulder of tobacco for a wine that's always as classy as it is tasty.
- Your Angel funding made this wine possible, which is why you'll only pay what it's worth - and not a penny more. Cracking with any good slab of red meat you care to lay your hands on - and when the wine is this versatile, you can be as experimental as you like!
Best before
Drink now to 2018
Serving advice
Serve at 16-18°C. Open/Decant 30+ minutes before serving
Food match
Home made pizza with chorizo and chillies
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Charles and Ruth Simpson
- In 2002, Charles & Ruth took a leap into the unknown. They quit their dull, corporate jobs. Hopped on the first plane to France. And bought up their own little patch of grape-growing land in Southern France.
- It turned out to be an inspired move. Since then their delicious, Angel-exclusive wines haven’t stopped scooping IWC and Decanter World Wine Awards and rave reviews from wine-critic royalty.
- Not content to rest on their laurels in France, they set their sights on another opportunity, making English wine in Blighty. Your backing also gave them the confidence to do just that! In 2014 they returned to their roots and planted their first English vineyard near Canterbury.
Ratings
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Followers
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Customer ratings
Customer comments
Smooth and spicy in the one bottle, wow
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thank you for your wonderful review of our GSM 2012, Howard. We hope you will consider trying the latest vintage!
Best wishes,
The Simpsons
Like 6 years ago
Hey Guys,
Any idea when this will be available again? Getting withdrawal symptoms....
Like (latest reply 8 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
It'll be the 2015 vintage you will see next Peter and it's around the corner! We wouldn't want you to be withdrawn for too long, don't worry!
Best wishes,
The Simpsons
Like 8 years ago
I bought this because the Simpson Old Vine Syrah was not available. It is a reasonable wine but compares less well with OVS
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks Anthony! The wines are totally different beasts, and price points. The GSM is designed more as a everyday drinking wine vs the OVS. The GSM also requires time to breathe, so opening well in advance is advised. The OVS is currently in stock, in case you are needing more, also the might want to try our Cuvée MMXIV Syrah, which is a step up from the OVS again. Thanks for taking the time to rate and review. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
I am finding I am moving over to whites more and more, a few years ago I would have drunk this and come back for more.
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thank you for your rating and review Ian. If you looking for a white wine, but with red attributes, you should try our Simpsons of Sainte Rose Roussanne. It truly is a red wine lovers white wine. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks Ian! Let us know how you get on. Best, C&R
Like 9 years ago
Not to our taste
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks for the feedback Mark. Could we enquire why? Did you open in advance and allow it to breathe? We look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
decent wine enough but was underwhelmed..
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks for you remarks Aidan. I just wondered whether you gave the wine time to breathe. Opening in advance or decanting this wine is crucial. You'll see a number of remarks regarding allowing it to breathe on the site. Sorry that you weren't more overwhelmed, but wine is subjective. I would be curious whether you opened in advance thought. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
Very drinkable GSM
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks for the super 5 heart rating and review Mark! Delighted you enjoyed our GSM. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
Nice blend of grapes. Light, but decent flavour.
Like (latest reply 9 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Thanks for taking the time to rate and review Grenville! Ensure you open / decant well in advance of drinking. Our GSM loves to breathe and expands in its disposition when given time. Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 9 years ago
I'm a fan of anything Syrah, and this didn't disappoint
Like (latest reply 10 years ago)
Charles and Ruth Simpson
Winemaker
Many thanks for the kind rating and review Martin. If you like our GSM you should try our Simpsons Syrah. Its actually a Syrah/Viognier. As a Syrah fan, I think you'll love it! Best wishes, The Simpsons
Like 10 years ago
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