2024 Gentle Folk 'Piccadilly' Chardonnay

About the Wine

2024 Single Vineyard release. Gentle Folk: A new vineyard for us in 2024, the St James vineyard sits just below Mount Lofty in the heart of Piccadilly. True to style, this wine has the classic Piccadilly power and flair along with citrus, melons, ripe fruit, a hint of new oak and impressive acid…a complete package and the reason this part of the Hills is often referred to as the “Grand Cru” section.

1843 bottles made.

Winemaking

Fruit was hand harvested and whole bunches were crushed and pressed into to tank for settling overnight before racking off solids to barrel. The wine spent 11 months in French oak, 20% new, before racking to tank for three months and bottled.

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: St James, Piccadilly

Region: Adelaide Hills, SA

Country: Australia

Vintage: 2024

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.7%

Closure: Cork under seal

Varieties: Chardonnay

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