2023 Sinapius Esme Gamay

Highly Rated
Delicious Gamay from northern Tasmania that bursts with life and energy.
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

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This excellent release from Sinapius features fruit from a remarkable Tasmanian vineyard planted by Linda Morice and the late Vaughn Dell in 2013.

Vaughn & Linda were way ahead of the curve to plant Gamay on their 'close-planted' block a decade ago and their foresight is only just now paying off.

It's beautiful, bright and fragrant, a very high-quality early-drinking red with plenty of chalky structure to back up the vibrant red fruits.

The 2019, 2021 and the 2022 vintages all were rated 96 points by the Halliday Wine Companion making it one of the most constantly excellent wines of this variety in the country.

These close-planted vines only yield a very small amount of fruit so it's never available for long.

95 points
"A beautiful, diaphanous expression of gamay with an airy, spacious palate presence and fruit tones of gentle, complex redcurrant, red plum, red apple and ruby red grapefruits. Gentle meadow herbs and wildflowers, a subtly exotic lean with some amaro notes peeking through and a crushed volcanic rocky vibe. Minerally and laser-like precision, too, with a swift cadence and sapid end point."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

Estate Grown Gamay sourced from dry grown, high density planted vineyard, planted in 2013 between 7,700 – 11,111 vines per hectare. Gently handpicked to ensure all bunches remain intact, the grapes underwent traditional whole cluster carbonic maceration for 2 weeks, without any addition of sulfur. After pressing, the wine is matured in a 1500 litre foudré and old barriques for 7 months, and bottled without fining and filtration in December 2023.

The wine opens with an intensely perfumed nose, showing wild strawberry and redcurrants with hints of violet and wild fennel. Medium bodied, a savoury palate from the whole-bunch stem elements, juicy red fruits, with fine/chalky tannins. This wine has great length and persistence, with a wonderful fine spice and lively acidity to finish. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled.

95 points - "A beautiful, diaphanous expression of gamay with an airy, spacious palate presence and fruit tones of gentle, complex redcurrant, red plum, red apple and ruby red grapefruits. Gentle meadow herbs and wildflowers, a subtly exotic lean with some amaro notes peeking through and a crushed volcanic rocky vibe. Minerally and laser-like precision, too, with a swift cadence and sapid end point." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
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3 reviews
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    Jack S.
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    2 years ago
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    2022 Sinapius Esme Gamay
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Always a winner

    This never fails to be a great drop. Beautiful light, yet serious Gamay with a slight funk (in a good way.)

    Truly one of the best expressions of Gamay in Australia, and certainly the most unique I’ve tried.

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    Simon C.
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    3 years ago
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    2022 Sinapius Esme Gamay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Good drop

    Paired well with fish. Great choice if you want to stick with red.

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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Exceptional juicy number

    Nice and juicy red, with an acidic fizz on the tongue. All your red fruits in perfect balance. Touch drier than the French Gamays, but is excellent Australian wine.

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Sinapius

Sinapius is a premium boutique Tasmanian winery started by two young, passionate winemakers.

The couple, Vaughn Dell & Linda Morice, purchased the site when they were only 24-years-old and chose to plant their vines in the Burgundian fashion opting for high-density planting and low-yielding crops. Their small labour of love has budded into one of Tasmania's most exciting viticultural projects.

Vaughn passed away tragically in 2020, however, the Sinapius label continues under the guidance of Linda and the help of some loving friends. The Sinapius wines are of extremely high quality, made in small amounts and showcase their unique patch of dirt with transparency, purity and power.

Linda Morice in the Sinapius Cellar Discover Sinapius

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