Ashton Hills Gamay 2025

The fourth Gamay release from Ashton Hills. Hand harvested from Woodside. Fermented with 25% whole bunch, a small portion via carbonic maceration. Basket pressed and aged in a mix of seasoned French oak and stainless steel for eight months. Red cherry, red rose, strawberry, banana skin, cinnamon quill. Some earthy tones, but bright and fresh at its core. Steely, juicy and lifted on the palate with pretty red fruits and spice — red cherry and red rose again, ground nutmeg, mashed strawberry. Some firmness to fine tannins through a finish of solid length. There’s a touch of Pinot-like character here, for better or worse, but the Gamay tones do prevail. A lovely wine.