Hesketh Woodside Gamay 2023

Is Gamay the new Grenache? It is certainly having a moment with some mighty impressive Gamays being released. This is one of them. Eye catching in youthful, bright red-purple hues. Follows up with a heady, summery fragrance in cherry, plum and cranberry with a sizeable dose of spice and aniseed. This is no caricature of Beaujolais. It has its own individual style: well- structured and generous across the middle palate with juicy tannins playing a support role. Plummy, approachable red fruits on the palate with a splash of sour cranberry and dried herbs offer immediate drinking pleasure, but there’s also potential for short-term ageing. Based on this little charmer, I look forward to seeing more Adelaide Hills Gamay coming through.