From winemaker Jules van Costello:
"Our 2021 Gamay is from the Lucknow Vineyard in Maraekakaho in Central Hawkes Bay? it is a blend of a whole bunch ferment aged in barrels for 10 months and a portion of destemmed fruit that underwent extended maceration on skins for 90 days before being pressed to tank and blended together about 6 weeks ago. As for the wine, we definitely think it sits alongside Cru level Beaujolais as well as other finer examples of the style made here in NZ. It balances ripe, earthy fruit with a hint of vanillin from the oak and a soft herbal note from the extended maceration. It's medium-weight and can be served chilled or cellar temperature and can be aged carefully for up to 5 years from vintage."