Sorrenberg is a boutique, biodynamic vineyard established in 1985 by Barry and Jan Morey on the cool-climate slopes of Beechworth. Surrounded by forest and set on granitic soils, this 3-hectare site produces elegant, hand-crafted wines with a strong focus on quality and tradition.

Certified biodynamic since 2008, Sorrenberg combines minimal-intervention winemaking with sustainable farming to create distinctive blends and varietals, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Gamay with smaller quantities of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Semillon and Pinot Noir for the blends they are well known for.

The style of Gamay we produce is a combination of traditional Gamay techniques. There is 10% Pinot Noir used in the blend. Half of the Gamay was cold macerated where the fruit is picked cold, crushed and left to soak for 4 days before fermentation starts. 10- 20% of the fruit is left whole in all ferment. Fermentation with natural yeast is for 2 weeks on skins, after which the wine is pressed and matured in oak for eleven months.

Tasting Notes

"The bouquet of the 2023 Gamay shows cherry and plum with some earthy undertones. The aromas follow onto the palate combining with integrated acid and refined tannins which create a very well-balanced wine, finishing with great length." Sorrenberg