Maxwell Little Demon GSM – The little demon in a glass

Maxwell’s Little Demon Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro is the perfect blend of three Mediterranean grape varieties: 69% Grenache, 26% Shiraz and 5% Mourvèdre (often called Mataro). This style goes back centuries to the time of the French Popes of Avignon & Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but is fresh & modern with bright berry fruit, subtle spice and plenty of complexity despite its easy-drinking nature. The wine was matured for 12 – 15 months in used barriques made from American and French oak. The unusual name goes back to a physics experiment. In 1871, Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell proposed a thought experiment involving a hypothetical creature that acts as a gatekeeper between two chambers to sort gas molecules according to their velocity. At first glance, such a system could potentially generate energy out of nothing… theoretically impossible given the laws of physics. This hypothetical gatekeeper became known among physicists as Maxwell’s little demon and has been a source of debate in the scientific community for more than a century.

And this is how the Little Demon G.S.M. from Maxwell Wines tastes

Intense red berry flavours with stewed plums and herbal notes emerge from the Little Demon Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro glass. On the palate, this cuvée is full-bodied and profound, with velvety tannins and fine acidity, the plum flavour continues in the mouth, accompanied by an animating gamey note and white pepper spice, a penetrating wine, elegant and with a long finish.