2024 Gamay/ Pinot 'Driftwood' 94 pts (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine)
Overview: 65% Gamay: 35% Pinot - light, fine & smashable - can be served chilled
Winemaking: fermented separately, Pinot from our home block (27 yo MV6 clone) and Gamay from Brooklands vineyard (Beaujolais clone) 100% whole bunch fermented; seasoned, large format oak maturation
Aroma: Ripe strawberry, smokey mezcal, orange peel, peanut shell, beetroot and five spice
Palate: Ripe strawberry, blood plum and savoury, earthy flavours with lovely grainy tannins and a bright, detailed finish.
HALLIDAY REVIEW: 94pts
“65/35% gamay/pinot noir; the parcels are fermented separately with the gamay made with 100% whole bunches and the pinot with 25% whole bunches. A light crimson purple. An uber-fragrant bouquet featuring red summer fruits, floral notes, tobacco leaf and a little Dashi soy! Gently fleshy, flavoursome and long. A delicious wine to drink now and over the next 2–3 years.” (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine)
Alcohol: 13.5% v/v
pH: 3.66
TA: 5.9 g/L
Region: Yarra Valley
minimum order 6 bottles - straight or mixed
Overview: 65% Gamay: 35% Pinot - light, fine & smashable - can be served chilled
Winemaking: fermented separately, Pinot from our home block (27 yo MV6 clone) and Gamay from Brooklands vineyard (Beaujolais clone) 100% whole bunch fermented; seasoned, large format oak maturation
Aroma: Ripe strawberry, smokey mezcal, orange peel, peanut shell, beetroot and five spice
Palate: Ripe strawberry, blood plum and savoury, earthy flavours with lovely grainy tannins and a bright, detailed finish.
HALLIDAY REVIEW: 94pts
“65/35% gamay/pinot noir; the parcels are fermented separately with the gamay made with 100% whole bunches and the pinot with 25% whole bunches. A light crimson purple. An uber-fragrant bouquet featuring red summer fruits, floral notes, tobacco leaf and a little Dashi soy! Gently fleshy, flavoursome and long. A delicious wine to drink now and over the next 2–3 years.” (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine)
Alcohol: 13.5% v/v
pH: 3.66
TA: 5.9 g/L
Region: Yarra Valley
minimum order 6 bottles - straight or mixed
Overview: 65% Gamay: 35% Pinot - light, fine & smashable - can be served chilled
Winemaking: fermented separately, Pinot from our home block (27 yo MV6 clone) and Gamay from Brooklands vineyard (Beaujolais clone) 100% whole bunch fermented; seasoned, large format oak maturation
Aroma: Ripe strawberry, smokey mezcal, orange peel, peanut shell, beetroot and five spice
Palate: Ripe strawberry, blood plum and savoury, earthy flavours with lovely grainy tannins and a bright, detailed finish.
HALLIDAY REVIEW: 94pts
“65/35% gamay/pinot noir; the parcels are fermented separately with the gamay made with 100% whole bunches and the pinot with 25% whole bunches. A light crimson purple. An uber-fragrant bouquet featuring red summer fruits, floral notes, tobacco leaf and a little Dashi soy! Gently fleshy, flavoursome and long. A delicious wine to drink now and over the next 2–3 years.” (Philip Rich - Halliday Wine)
Alcohol: 13.5% v/v
pH: 3.66
TA: 5.9 g/L
Region: Yarra Valley
minimum order 6 bottles - straight or mixed