From the sandy, granitic slopes of Mt. Alexander - these organically grown 50 year old vines were grafted to gamay over the last decade.

Due to the immaculate quality of this fruit - 100% whole bunch gamay was fermented and elevaged in stainless steel with a very small inclusion of shiraz/syrah pressings.

Planted in the early 80's, the site on Little River sits perched at over 400 metres along the Northern volcanic slopes of the Cathedral Range. It sits just outside of the Upper Yarra GI, though it's ripening occurs some three weeks later.

The high altitude, cool site and lean volcanic soils confer both concentration and freshness at low sugar levels.

George's leap from an accomplished sommelier to a committed winemaker, from the dining room to the vineyard, underlines a profound commitment to the craft of wine. His intent with Gum Wine – launched in 2022, is to make fresh and savoury styles of wine, that are suited to food. The endeavour is centred on a vineyard in the Yarra Valley, but is complemented by wines sourced from Heathcote and Macedon vineyards. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.