Jamsheed 'Apricity' Sagrantino 2023

Strawberries
Campari
Aperitivo

Grown by Chalmers Vineyard in Heathcote, the Apricity Sagrantino saw 50% whole bunch carbonic maceration for 2 weeks, fermented with indigenous yeasts and left on lees in old French oak for 6 months. Bottled unfiltered and unfined with minimal added sulphites.

Ancient writings tell an endearing tale of Jamsheed, a Persian king, who was said to be able to see his kingdom in a cup of wine and whose fondness for fresh grapes lead him to store them in jars over winter where they would inevitably spontaneously ferment and be set aside as ‘poison’. One of King Jamsheed’s harem, despairing of frequent migraines, chooses to commit suicide by drinking from a poisoned jar. She wakes to find herself miraculously cured and informs her king who is most pleased and sets about making many jars of ‘poison’ - thus wine was discovered.

The Jamsheed label began in 2003, when Gary returned to Australia, with a focus on single vineyard Syrahs and aromatic whites from unique sites in Victoria. It has since grown to encompass three label offerings: Jamsheed Single Vineyard Wines, continuing to showcase the unique terroirs of Victoria; Apricity Wines, focused on working with obscure and experimental varieties; and Park Wines, making wines that can be poured liberally in the park or at your dining table.