Radford Dale The Antidote Gamay Noir 2021

Description

Gamay, the much loved varietal of Beaujolais (France), is rare in SA and these grapes come from one of only a handful of vineyards in production totalling less than 10 hectares. All of the fruit comes from a single 23 year old vineyard located in Stellenbosch. The grapes were hand-picked at dawn to capture freshness and acidity while retaining elegance in the flavour expression. The berries were basket pressed to ensure only the purest juice was extracted. The wine was matured for 12 months in older French oak barrels (3rd & 4th fill) This beauty is refreshing and juicy with crushed cranberries and cherries on the palate. The tannins are soft yet have just enough grip to define a subtle, lingering finish. An absolute one of a kind wine, totally individual. This Gamay is unfiltered and will naturally develop a deposit over time.