In this current lo-fi craze, we feel that none are perhaps better representative of the varietal's great heights and flavours than the wines emerging from the folks at Gentle Folk! Bursting with fruit and style, the whites and reds included in this latest 2021 release each have their own distinct personality - the blanc shows addictive texture and fruit, the chardonnay includes a lovely balanced acidity and hints of oak, while the four reds impress with deeply layered red fruit notes, getting increasingly more intense and punchy with the shiraz. No matter your choice, all can be served either chilled or room temp - enjoy!
2021 Village Blanc - $35 per bottle ; $39 rrp
A new blend for Gentle Folk this year, but from some of the usual sites. An homage to wines of the Loire Valley, this Adelaide Hills white is all about the aromatic and textural dance between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. 100% whole cluster pressed and settled in tank overnight. Racked to neutral French barriques and hogsheads for eight months.
2021 Village Chardonnay - $38 per bottle ; $45 rrp
This blend benefits from the acidity of Scary Gully, generosity of Piccadilly and the perfume of Ashton. Beautifully refined and complex Adelaide Hills Chardonnay that balances acidity and ripe fruit from a cool growing season. 100% whole cluster pressed and settled in tank overnight. Racked to a mixture of French and Austrian barriques, puncheons and foudre for nine months, 10% new.
2021 Village Grenache - $38 per bottle ; $45 rrp
We couldn't not have a play with this insane old bush-vine Grenache from the sands of Blewitt Springs. Raspberry and redcurrant of the nose and in the mouth it has those subtle and silky tannins we all love in Grenache. A treasure. 20% whole cluster open top fermentation for ten days, eight months in French oak barriques, all neutral.
2021 Village Pinot Noir - $38 per bottle ; $45 rrp
A blend of all our estate vineyards plus Wilsmore in Piccadilly, this 2021 release is light and youthful with wonderfully integrated silky tannins, structure and acidity...perfect for pairing with nearly anything on the lunch and dinner table. 20% whole cluster open top fermentation for three weeks, but the blend includes some shorter macerated 100%-whole-bunch fermentation barrels. Eight months in French oak barriques and puncheons, 10% new.
2021 Village Sangiovese - $38 per bottle ; $45 rrp
Something we've dreamt about making forever...Sangiovese! A great Italian variety and staple for us. This is our first take on it, it's Adelaide Hills. Gorgeous red perfume and those find dusty tannins. As good as lunch wine gets! 100% destemmed open topped fermentation for three weeks before closing the tank and leaving on skins for an extra three weeks. Pressed to French oak puncheons for 8 months.
2021 Village Shiraz - $38 per bottle ; $45 rrp
We are lucky to purchase Shiraz from three of the best Hills sites, all grown by friends with passion for their land. This long, cool season allowed perfect ripeness with all the cool climate traits of pepper and perfume, this is some serious wine. 20% whole cluster open top fermentation for three weeks, but the blend includes some 100% whole bunch fermentation barrels. Eight months in French oak barriques and puncheons, 10% new.
To purchase the products in today's offer, please use the links above phone us on (07) 3252 1117, or email us at sales@thewineemporium.com.au - Prices valid until stock runs out or until the 24th of February 2022.