2022 Punt Road Gamay

Highly Rated
Juicy, jubey, joyful Gamay from Tim Shand and the Punt Road team.
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Tim Shand has done some excellent things with the Punt Road range since taking the reins. Pumping his energy and skill through every vein in the brand. In this drop, Tim takes on Yarra Valley Gamay with a vengeance.

The idea was to create a wine with the same feel as great Beaujolais, and we think he's done a pretty bang on job. Fragrant, full of red berries and a deliciously more-ish edge of peppery spice.

Intelligent winemaking, here. The finished wine is just a pleasure to drink. It is undeniably delicious to the last drop.

"Really crunchy fruited and energetic on the palate, this ready-to-drink and moreish wine finishes long and succulent."
- 95 pts, Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

Vintage 2022 produced extremely low yields across all varieties. Whilst not ideal in terms of volume, it has produced wines of extremely high quality and great concentration, and Gamay was no exception. After a wet spring we welcomed a dry and warm January and February which allowed slow ripening, giving the vines time to develop a great tannin structure, retain natural acid and build complex flavour.
The pick was split into two components, 30% was fermented as whole bunch and 70% as whole berry, then pressed together and matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 9 months. Then bottled with minimal SO2 and no fining. Resulting complex fruit focused wine that has a beautiful perfume of red berry fruits, spice and juniper, with a vibrant palate of juicy red cherries and pomegranates, subtle tannin and fresh acidity to ensure a long and smooth finish. Best to be consumed within 3-5 years

Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
Blend: Gamay (100%)
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Closure: 750ml
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95 points - "A single-vineyard wine from vines planted in 2006 and grafted in 2014; 70/30% whole berry/whole bunch fermentation, matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for nine months. Bright ruby red. With its aromas of crushed raspberries, red cherries, pink peppercorns and mountain herbs, this is another very good gamay from the team at Punt Road. Really crunchy fruited and energetic on the palate, this ready-to-drink and moreish wine finishes long and succulent." - Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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4 reviews
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    Toby P.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Choice Gamay

    Delicious Gamay. Evenly balanced and a very easy drink. Wonderful selection for those who value the variety.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Nyi Nyi M.
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    1 year ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cracking Aussie Gamay

    Beautiful bright cherry but still serious and complex

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Nathan G.
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    3 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Pops like lip gloss

    Forget about drink because this is some serious juice, big popping fruit flavour yet enough length to be both good for a guzzle or to match with food. A personal fave at the moment. Guaranteed to add some style to quarantine.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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    Matt S.
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    4 years ago
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Outstanding

    A wonderfully fresh and vibrant wine with beautiful berry flavours running through. A bargain

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    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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