Wine Article
2023 Sorrenberg Gamay
Last edited on 4/25/2024 by LindsayM
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With ’24 vintage wrapped up early this year, we have managed to get the Gamay bottled and ready for release. Despite the low yields of 2023, the Gamay grapes came in flavoursome and high quality. This years Gamay is robust, yet delicate with the savory undertones Gamay is renowned for...... we just wish there was more of it!!
RRP $55
"The style of Gamay we produce uses a combination of traditional Gamay techniques. There is 10% Pinot Noir used in the blend. Half of the Gamay was cold macerated where the fruit is picked cold, crushed and left to soak for 4 days before fermentation starts. Of the rest, 20% of the fruit is left whole in the ferment. Fermentation with natural yeast is for 2 weeks on skins, after which the wine is pressed and matured in oak for eleven months.
The nose of the 2023 Gamay displays dark spiced cherries with red currant and cranberry notes. The fruit aromas follow onto the palate combining with earthy tannins and balanced acid creating a well-rounded wine, finishing with good length.
The 2023 Gamay has just come straight off our bottling line. It will integrate beautifully with some bottle time. It is drinking fine now, however will benefit with cellar time."
RRP $55
"The style of Gamay we produce uses a combination of traditional Gamay techniques. There is 10% Pinot Noir used in the blend. Half of the Gamay was cold macerated where the fruit is picked cold, crushed and left to soak for 4 days before fermentation starts. Of the rest, 20% of the fruit is left whole in the ferment. Fermentation with natural yeast is for 2 weeks on skins, after which the wine is pressed and matured in oak for eleven months.
The nose of the 2023 Gamay displays dark spiced cherries with red currant and cranberry notes. The fruit aromas follow onto the palate combining with earthy tannins and balanced acid creating a well-rounded wine, finishing with good length.
The 2023 Gamay has just come straight off our bottling line. It will integrate beautifully with some bottle time. It is drinking fine now, however will benefit with cellar time."