2023 Trapeze Six Js Gamay (6 pack at $55 per bottle)
Vineyard; The Six Js/1992 Plantings.
Region; Yarra Valley, Victoria.
Sub Region; Steels Creek.
Elevation; 120m
Soil; Grey, Sandy Loam atop Rich Yellow Clays.
Clone; RVC12 NW277 and 284 ENTAV
Winemaking; Handpicked 26th March. 75% Chilled Destemmed, 25% W/Bunch Carbonic 5 days, destemmed. Plunges twice daily during peak ferment, 12 days on skins. Pressed to separate VC to finish ferment, then rack/splashed for Malolactic Fermentation in Seasoned French (puncheons) and remainder Seasoned French Hogs.
January; Racked, Vegan Fining, light filtration.
Bottled on 4th February 2024.
Wine; Fantastic perfume, Cranberry, framboise, stewed/cold Rhubarb, cherry, cola. Smells and tastes like Gamay! Nice W/Bunch, dried herbs, pissaladiere, red fruits. Keeps rolling and rolling on the palate. Just right on the acid. Incredible length of flavour. Fantastic vintage.
Production; 150 Dozen.