2019 Sorrenberg Gamay
Beechworth, VIC
Australia's most sought-after Gamay. One of the country's definitive "cult" wines.
$55.00
Out of Stock
About The Wine
The Sorrenberg Gamay is one of Beechworth's most beloved wines and holds cult status amongst collectors of the rare birds of Australian wine.
The fruit is grown and vinified by Barry and Jan Morey on their small property on the outskirts of Beechworth township. Winemaking is low-tech but detailed, each berry receiving attention from Barry on its way through wild ferment. The fruit (including 10%) Pinot Noir) is basket pressed and sent to slumber in the caves beneath the Morey household before being bottled.
Often described as a 'Burgundian-style'; there are many reasons why this is considered by many as Australia's best Gamay and our answer to Cru Beaujolais, but to truly know why you'll need to try it for yourself.
About Sorrenberg
Barry and Jan Morey planted their stunning Beechworth vineyard in 1986. Their first release in 1989 began the Sorrenberg story, a story destined to be one of Australia's great estates.
Barry farms with adherence to biodynamics, believing this to be the best way to get the most out of his home block of 2.4 Ha. on the outskirts of Beechworth. Their wines are famous for their balance and longevity.
The wines are made in traditional fashion, with wild yeasts for fermentation, gentle oak maturation and basket pressing for each wine.
The Gamay, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and Cabernet blend are amongst the finest of heir kind in the country. Sorrenberg is one of the true gems of Beechworth, and indeed Australian, wine.
Photo Credit: Wine Australia
From The Producer
The style of Gamay we produce is a combination of Burgundian and Beaujolais 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.
Blend : Gamay (100%)
ABV : 12.7%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2029
Bottle Size : 750ml
Photo Credit: Wine Australia
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