{"product_id":"lethbridge-gamay-2023-750ml","title":"Lethbridge Gamay 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Juicy Geelong Gamay with cherry, wild strawberry, violet and a fresh savoury finish.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLethbridge Gamay 2023 is a bright, energetic red from the Moorabool Valley in Geelong, made from estate grown Gamay planted in 2016. It is a lighter style of red, but there is still plenty going on in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild strawberry, sour cherry and blueberry lead the way, with violet, clove, earthy spice and a gentle savoury edge underneath. The tannins are polished and the acidity keeps everything lively, giving the wine plenty of freshness without feeling thin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a great bottle for Pinot Noir drinkers looking for something a little different, or anyone who likes lighter reds with plenty of fruit and freshness. Give it a slight chill and it becomes even easier to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 95 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003ePartial carbonic maceration and fermented on skins for 25 days. Bright crimson. Needs a few good swirls before revealing lifted aromas of red and blue fruits and crushed violet. It's plush on the front of the palate with ripe, persistent tannins that suggest this will only improve over the next three to four years. A serious, built-to-age gamay. Philip Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violet, wild strawberry, sour cherry and clove with gentle earthy spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy cherry, strawberry and blueberry with lively acidity and fine polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, savoury and energetic with lingering red fruit, spice and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very good match with wood fired pizza, roast chicken, charcuterie, pork and grilled vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully with salmon, grilled trout or lighter pasta dishes. Serve slightly chilled if you prefer your lighter reds extra fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLethbridge Wines was established in the Moorabool Valley near Geelong in 1996 by Ray Nadeson, Maree Collis and Adrian Thomas. The winery has become particularly well known for expressive cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, while also experimenting successfully with varieties such as Gamay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGamay was planted at the estate after Ray and Maree noticed warmer vintages becoming more common in the region. The vines sit in a warmer, sheltered section of the property near Bruce Creek, and the 2023 is only one of the early releases from these relatively young plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt feels very Lethbridge. Serious enough to be interesting, but still happy to be opened on a Tuesday without requiring a speech first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking beautifully now for its fresh red fruit and energetic character, with enough balance to develop comfortably over the next 3 to 4 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lethbridge Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gamay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Geelong, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubregion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moorabool Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy Cool Climate Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Estate Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry, Wild Strawberry, Blueberry, Violet, Clove, Savoury Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":50599421640921,"sku":null,"price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Lethbridge_Gamay_2023_750ml.png?v=1791894255","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/lethbridge-gamay-2023-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}