The second vintage from our estate grown Gamay vines in the cool southern Adelaide Hills. The fruit was clean, ripe and in great condition at harvest. Following hand picking 25% of the grapes were loaded in to the fermenter as whole bunches, the rest gently de-stemmed. This feels like Gamay with a bit of swagger—bright, lifted, and just untamed enough to keep things interesting. The nose opens on a rush of red licorice and wild strawberries, quickly joined by a tumble of foraged berries and a dusting of light spice. There’s an earthy hum beneath it all—black tea leaves, a smudge of graphite, alpine herb garden energy—before a flicker of rose petal brings it back into prettiness. The palate is all about crunch and charm. Pomegranate seeds pop alongside a cascade of red fruits, skating into that glace cherry zone without ever tipping into confection. There’s a savoury edge that reins it in nicely, with a whisper of anise curling through the back half. Texture is where it really wins you over: soft, grainy tannins that feel almost slippery at first, then gently assert with a sappy grip. They carry a quiet sweetness—not sugary, but generous—giving the wine a sense of plushness and flow that makes it dangerously easy to keep going back for another sip. UNCTUOUS!
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