2024 Barossa GSM

Grenache has been an integral variety in the Barossa since the early days of grape growing in the region. Traditionally used for fortified wines, Grenache was very much battered by the vine pull scheme of the 1970s. Today, it is easy to make the case that Grenache blended with its Rhone brethren of Shiraz and Mataro are the up and coming stars of the Barossa. Partnered alongside the best Shiraz, Grenache blends can make a significant one-two combination punch to ensure the world sits up and listens! 

This is the ninth release of our GSM. 

This blend is one which falls naturally together. Grenache, the base for this wine, has an ability to deliver sufficient power yet with an elegance and restraint on the palate which is quite unique. Shiraz offers plushness to the mid palate and the savoury edge to the Mataro slots in seamlessly.

Ripening patterns in 2024 meant that we fermented each parcel of fruit separately. The Grenache was fermented with a whole bunch portion, from which the fruit is super vibrant. Post malolactic fermentation we created our GSM blend, which then matured in a concrete tulip on light lees for the next 8 months ensuring we retained the vibrancy of fruit whilst building the structure and texture. - Jules Ashmead & Brock Harrison

Alcohol: 14.5%

Aroma: Spiced plum, berries and musk

Appearance: Intense crimson

Taste: Juicy berry notes and musk as always, with a plush mid palate and a lovely savoury line to the tannin to finish

Mouthfeel: Bright, elegant, textural

Ageing Process: Seasoned French oak for malolactic fermentation, the concrete tulip maturation

Drink now or cellar confidently for 5+ years