Hesketh Woodside Gamay 2024

Harvested from a much-loved vineyard in the central Hills district of Woodside, whole berry and some whole bunch fermented before six months maturation in seasoned oak. The result is a most attractive, aromatic nose: fragrant violet, blueberry, crimson cherry. The fruits reverberate in the palate with a spicy creaminess adding to its overall welcoming style. All the top notes and textures might hide the fine underlying acidity here, but you’ll know it once you realise you are soon pouring a second glass. Moreish and most desirable. (The judges at the 2024 Adelaide Hills Wine Show must have thought so, as they awarded this wine the Gamay class trophy.)