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Description
Esmé Rouge is Gamay from the Sinapius vineyard in Pipers River, grown, made and bottled on-site by the family. The block was planted in 2013 by Linda Morice and the late Vaughn Dell, at a time when very few in Tasmania were backing the variety. More than a decade on, the vines have settled in and the decision looks spot on.
The 2024 release is 100% estate grown and dry farmed, fermented as whole bunches with a carbonic start, then aged for seven months in a large old foudré and seasoned barriques. No fining or filtration.
It’s fragrant and bright – wild strawberry, sour cherry, a little spice and violets. There’s that stemmy crunch through the palate, with juicy red fruit and fine tannins bringing shape and bite.
A lean, structured take on cool-climate Gamay, and one of the most individual reds to come out of northern Tasmania. Only a handful of barrels made.
95 points
"I just love this little wine... Don't be afraid to pop it in the fridge for a while if the situation warrants such an action. Very nice indeed!"
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 2 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
3 reviews
- JSJack S.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Sinapius Esme GamayRated 5 out of 5 starsAlways a winner
This never fails to be a great drop. Beautiful light, yet serious Gamay with a slight funk (in a good way.)
Truly one of the best expressions of Gamay in Australia, and certainly the most unique I’ve tried.
- SCSimon C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast4 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Sinapius Esme GamayRated 4 out of 5 starsGood drop
Paired well with fish. Great choice if you want to stick with red.
- RCRyan C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast4 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Sinapius Esme GamayRated 4 out of 5 starsExceptional juicy number
Nice and juicy red, with an acidic fizz on the tongue. All your red fruits in perfect balance. Touch drier than the French Gamays, but is excellent Australian wine.
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