2021 Sinapius Esme Gamay
Pipers Brook, TAS
Delicious Gamay from northern Tasmania that bursts with life and energy.
$38.00
Out of Stock
It’s a wine of charm of interest.
Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
About The Wine
This lovely release from Sinapius features fruit from the gorgeous Tasmanian vineyard planted by Linda Morice and the late Vaughn Dell.
Gamay is becoming more and more popular these days, Vaughn was ahead of the curve to plant it on his 'close-planted' block and his foresight is now paying off.
It's beautiful, bright and fragrant, a very high quality early drinking red with plenty of chalky structure to back up the vibrant red fruits. Just yum.
About Sinapius
Sinapius is a premium boutique Tasmanian winery started by two young, passionate winemakers.
The couple, Vaughn Dell & Linda Morice, purchased the site when they were only 24-years-old and chose to plant their vines in the Burgundian fashion opting for high-density planting and low yielding crops. Their small labour of love has budded into one of Tasmania's most exciting viticultural projects.
Their wines are of extremely high quality, made in small amounts and showcase their unique patch of dirt with transparency, purity and power.
Since Vaughn's tragic passing Linda has carried on their dream, expanding the range and solidifying their standing as one of Tasmania's best producers.
Photo Credit: Chris Crerar Photography
From The Producer
Estate Grown Gamay sourced from dry grown, high density planted vineyard, planted in 2013 between 7,700 – 11,111 vines per hectare. Gently handpicked to ensure all bunches remain intact, the grapes underwent traditional whole cluster carbonic maceration for 3 weeks, without any addition of sulfur. After pressing, the wine is matured in a 1500 litre foudré and old barriques for 5 months, and bottled without fining and filtration
The wine opens with an intensely perfumed nose, showing wild strawberry and redcurrants with hints of violet and wild fennel. Medium bodied, a savoury palate from the whole-bunch stem elements, juicy red fruits, with fine/chalky tannins. This wine has great length and persistence, with a wonderful fine spice and lively acidity to finish. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Blend : Gamay (100%)
ABV : 12%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2027
Bottle Size : 750ml
Pipers Brook, Tasmania
Critic Reviews
"The wine is good. Nutty, herbal, complex, tannic but not excessively so, alive with fruit but not sweet. I love the savoury, herb-driven energy of this wine. It’s a wine of charm of interest." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
"Estate-grown gamay, hand picked, 3-week long 100% whole-bunch maceration, pressed to foudre and old oak for 8 months. Not fined or filtered, with the only addition of minimal SO2 at bottling. Bright, clear crimson. A wildflower and violet-perfumed bouquet floats out of the glass with minimal agitation, adding spicy, sultry notes of plum on the finely balanced palate." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)
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