This wine has been tailor made to commemorate the 2020 restoration of the original Bakehouse which was built by the first settlers of Light Pass in 1845.
Predominately made from Shiraz grapes it represents a lighter than usual style of wine made under the Gumpara label. Cherry fruits in combination of a fine tannin structure, with 12 month oak influence in seasoned barrels are the building blocks for this creation.
2020 The Bakehouse
$20.00
Tasting Notes
| PRODUCT VINTAGE APPELLATION VARIETY HARVEST DATE BOTTLING DATE ALCOHOL TA PH |
The Bake House 2020 Barossa Valley 98% Shiraz, 2% Grenache 4th March 2021 9th April 2021 15% 6.0 3.58 |
VITICULTURE
Traditional hand pruning methods are applied, the fruit is harvested at what is considered to be optimal ripeness and flavour in accordance to terrior, soil type and micro climate.
VINIFICATION
Crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation temperature controlled at 25° C. Must is pumped over twice each da y. Free run is removed from skins and the pressings are gently pressed via airbag batch press, with free run and pressings reblended prior to molactic fermentation.
MATURATION
12 months in French and American oak hogsheads.
COMMENTS
This wine has been tailor made to commemorate the 2020 restoration of the original Bakehouse which was built by the first settlers of Light Pass in 1845.
Predominately made from Shiraz grapes it represents a lighter than usual style of wine made under the Gumpara label. Cherry fruits in combination of a fine tannin structure, with 12 month oak influence in seasoned barrels are the building blocks for this creation.
CELLARING
Made to drink as a young wine and wiil age 5-7 years if cellared correctly.
Awards
July August 2021 Edition
Best Value Buys
$20 & Under
Gumpara Wines The Bake House Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
New Release Wine Show Results
Gumpara Wines The Bake House Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020
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Featured in Winestate JULY AUGUST 2021 EDITION
