2024 Nick Spencer Unum GSM

"Nick Spencer is one of the better winemakers in this country.”
- Gary Walsh

"Australian wine can be a brash place, but it still manages to provide harbour to some considered, thoughtful souls, of which Nick Spencer is one. He is the real deal, in short. His wines are more than wines. They are their grapes laid bare
- Campbell Mattinson

Nick Spencer has a knack for making wines that feel both sophisticated and incredibly easy to like. This 2024 'Unum' is a clever play on the GSM blend, but with a twist. By swapping the usual Shiraz for Sangiovese and Malbec, Nick has moved the wine away from jammy territory and into something much more vibrant and structural.

The work in the cellar is all about preserving that energy. Each variety was fermented separately and 100% de-stemmed before being pressed off to old puncheons and clay amphoras. The use of amphora is the secret here; it allows the wine to breathe and build texture without any oak flavor getting in the way, keeping the fruit pure and the tannins fine.

In the glass, it’s expressive and layered. You get red fruits and spice, but there’s a savory, gamey character that gives it some real soul. The palate is long and bright, backed by the kind of chalky tannins that belong on a dinner table. It’s a polished, modern red that shows exactly why Nick is one of the most respected guys in the NSW scene.

A fantastic 'drink now' red and tremendous value as always!

94 points
"The wine is good and the price is remarkable. Everything is so well considered here, and tastes so delicious... It’s a GSM style and flavour profile but Claret-like styling and structure. It’s beautifully packaged, priced and executed."
- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)