2024 Juliard GSM

Juliard is the work of Bernard and Julia Morey - the second generation of the Morey family behind Beechworth’s Sorrenberg - though this is very much their own project. The wines carry the same sense of care and connection to the land, but with a fresh, unpretentious style that’s entirely theirs.

The 2024 GSM blends 45% Grenache, 20% Shiraz, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault and 10% Carignan, all from biodynamically farmed Beechworth vineyards. It’s a medium-bodied, fragrant red built around lift and balance rather than power.

There’s an immediate perfume of red fruits, cherry, raspberry and strawberry, backed by spice and a touch of herbs. The palate brings a mix of blood plum, mulberry and gentle savoury tones of chocolate and tea leaf. Fine, silky tannins and bright acidity keep everything lively and precise.

This vintage was low-yielding but produced excellent fruit concentration, and the result is a GSM that feels effortless and complete. It’s ready to drink now for its freshness and charm, though it has the structure to age comfortably over the next few years.