2016 PUNT ROAD GAMAY - JUICY FRUIT

Gamay is often seen and as the poor cousin of Pinot Noir. That said, Beaujolais is arguably the most exciting region in France at present. The fact that many producers from the Cote d’Or are making wines from the Gamay grape in Beaujolais is vindication of its quality.

Here in Australia, Sorrenberg, Bass Phillip and Eldridge Estate at the standard bearers for Gamay. If this modestly priced example from Punt Road is anything to go by, others might want to consider its merits.

2016 was the first release of Punt Road Gamay, the fruit having been grafted over from Viognier. This is a delicious drink me now debut. This is not a complex wine, but a simply delicious wine that begs to be drunk. If there is a wine made for backyard gatherings, this is it.

2016 PUNT ROAD GAMAY
Producer: Punt Road
Variety: Gamay
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $23.00
Date tasted: 23 December 2016

Tasting Note:
Bright cherry red. Direct nose of red cherry and raspberry, both of which flow through to the palate. Sweet-fruited and irresistible. Straightforward and simple juicy red fruit, but dangerously drinkable. Hard to put the glass down! Does everything you could want – light, bright, fresh and moreish.
Score: 16/20