Gamay Noir 2023

Wine Profile

Tasting notes

The nose is full of blood plums and dark cocoa with a hint of pot pouri and red licorice.   The palate is raspberry coulis, with a savoury spice of black pepper and a brambly, earthy undertone.  The wine has a layer of gravelly tannin that melts away. 

Vineyard facts

• 95 Dozen produced
• Clones: 50% 284; 50% Beauj.
• The grapes were sourced from the Brooklands vineyard in Tarrawarra, Yarra Valley.

Production notes

• 358 was destemmed and fermented as whole berries; the Beauj clone was fermented as 100% whole bunch, in new oak.
• Bottled November, 2023

Food Pairing

Think mushroom tart, braised duck, and roast butternut squash.