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About the Wine
2024 Single Vineyard release. Gentle Folk: A vineyard we have been working for some time but the first single vineyard release from it - 2.5 ha in Basket Range, across the valley from our home, its very steep, beautiful and surrounded by native forest. Similar to Ashton, the Basket Range vineyard has some beautiful red clay soils and a northerly aspect resulting in a wine with boldness and texture some beautiful stone fruit characters and retaining that great acid line we get in the Adelaide Hills.
1501 bottles made.
Winemaking
Fruit was hand harvested and whole bunches were pressed to tank for settling overnight before racking off heavy solids to barrel. The wine spent 11 months in French and Austrian oak, 20% new, before racking to tank for three months and then bottled. 100% malolactic fermentation.
About Gentle Folk
Gentle Folk Wines was founded by marine scientists-turned-winemakers Gareth and Rainbo Belton in 2013, starting with just three barrels from a vineyard in the Basket Range. Today they farm five sites totally 9 hectares; planted to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sangiovese and Sauvignon Blanc.
Driven by a deep respect for nature and a hands-on approach to viticulture, they produce small-batch, minimal-intervention wines that reflect the character and diversity of their cool-climate region. With a focus on organic farming and gentle winemaking techniques, Gentle Folk has earned a loyal following for its vibrant, expressive wines—from elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to more playful, experimental blends. Each bottle tells a story of place, passion, and a thoughtful connection to the land.
Snapshot
Vineyard: Somerset, Basket Range
Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2024
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.1%
Closure: Cork under seal
Varieties: Chardonnay
