Mason Road GSM Red

This GSM blend pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and dishes featuring Mediterranean herbs and spices.

Grapes are sourced from vineyards located at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Pass in Paarl, South Africa. The vineyards are planted in granite-rich soils with clay and quartz, offering high water retention properties essential during the warm summer months. Vines are situated between 220 and 330 meters above sea level, exposed to strong winds that naturally reduce yields and provide a cooling influence in Paarl's warm, dry climate. The estate practices sustainable farming, utilizing natural predators instead of pesticides, and all vines are hand-harvested.

Matured for 8 months in 500L and 300L barrels following malolactic fermentation.

Each variety was harvested separately at varying stages. Grenache and Syrah underwent whole-bunch fermentation, while Cinsault and Mourvèdre were crushed and destemmed. Each batch fermented separately in open-top fermenters with natural yeast. A short post-fermentation maceration occurred before pressing and transferring to 500L and 300L barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine spent an additional 8 months in barrel before final blending and bottling.

Brookdale Estate is a Paarl wine estate set beneath the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, with a strong focus on sustainability, biodiversity and thoughtful vineyard development. Working with a diverse mix of varieties across its 27 hectares of vines, Brookdale produces distinctive South African wines shaped by site, experimentation and a considered approach to the land.