Personalised Hesketh Regional Selections Gamay Adelaide Hills 2023 12% 750ml

Personalised Hesketh Regional Selections Gamay Adelaide Hills 2023 12% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

MATURATION

Maturation for 6 months then occurred in large format older oak casks to enhance the purity of the fruit and regional characteristics of the Woodside vineyard.

VINIFICATION

Fruit for this wine was hand-picked to keep whole bunches intact at harvest, and then destemmed without crushing to allow for whole berry fermentation in 2T opens. As soon as soon as ferment was complete and zero baumé recorded, the fruit was pressed. This immediate action was designed to maintain the primary brightness of the wine and the highly desirable ‘cab-mac’ and musky notes. Whilst separating berries from stems early in the winemaking process, minimised the risk of green / stalky notes that can be associated with whole-bunch processing.

PALATE

Rustic and shaped palate with juicy red fruits and crunchy cranberry acidity. Fine acid line and glossy tannins with a persistent, yet elegant finish.

AROMA

Floral, highly perfumed, berries and dried leafy spice.

WINEMAKERS COMMENTS

Gamay originates from France in the region of Beaujolais but has recently found a welcoming home in the Adelaide Hills. Gamay is light in body with low tannins and vibrant acidity, making it a marvel to pair with a variety of food.