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The Gumpara Vineyard situated in the Light Pass district of the Barossa Valley has been tended by the Mader family for seven generations.
High quality and consistent yields point towards 2021 being another classic vintage for the Barossa Valley. January and February rainfall events led to fresh canopies, while mild weather conditions throughout summer meant that fruit ripening was gradual, providing time for flavours to fully develop.
V I T I C U LT U R E
Elevation: 300mts above sea level, Light Pass district north eastern Barossa Valley.
Soil Type: Sandy loam above terra rossa clay, pink marble and ironstone on limestone base.
Trellis system: Traditional Barossa with applied detailed hand pruning techniques.
Harvest: Fruit sourced from vines planted in 1965 and picked at optimal ripeness, flavour and acidity.
VINIFICATION
Crushed and de-stemmed into open fermenters, with fermentation temperature controlled at 25° C. Must is pumped over twice each day. Free run is removed from skins and the pressings are gently pressed via basket press, with free run and 10% pressings reblended prior to molactic fermentation.
MATURATION
24 months in French and American oak hogsheads.
COMMENTS
Overall, wines from 2022 Barossa Valley harvest are solid. Rainfall during the growing season was below average, followed by a significant rainfall event near the end of February that assisted to freshen the vine canopy for harvest. A relatively cool summer resulted in crops with delicious flavours and delightful natural acidity.
Colour – Deep, verging on black with bright ruby red hue.
Bouquet – Beautiful medley of well integra!ed oak and luscious mulberry, black cherry fruit aromas with underlying dry spices and sage.
Palate – This well structured mouth watering palate displays balanced velvety tannins, all in harmony amongst flavoursome oak and a long lively finish.
CELLARING
10 years+ with good cellaring conditions.
Previous Awards
New Release Wine Show Results
Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019
91Pts
Featured in Winestate JULY AUGUST 2021 EDITION
Previous Awards…
2018 Victor’s Old Vine Shiraz
Barossa & Eden Valley Wine Show Results
Gumpara Wines Victor’s Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
Equal Top In Flight / Eligible for Wine of the Year Taste-Off
Featured in Winestate MARCH APRIL 2021
Winestate Magazine awards 4 and a half stars
4.5/5
– wine eligible for wine of the year.
