Tasting Notes - John Gehrig Gamay 2006

There isn't a lot of Gamay grown in Australia. There is some up at Beechworth made by Sorrenberg and Mt Burrumboot make one in Heathcote and I believe Eldridge Estate have one but I haven't tasted it. However it is hardly a mainstream grape variety in this country. John Gehrig wines are made by son Ross Gehrig these days. He has spent time in Beaujolais perfecting his expertise with this grape and it shows in the resultant wine. A bit heavier than your average Pinot Noir but I think Pinot fans would like this. It is more reminiscent of Beaujolais Village than nouveau with a cherry and spice nose and a creamy palate of dark cherry fruit with some prune and apple in the background. Interesting.