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About the Wine
2024 Single Vineyard release. Gentle Folk: Little Creek sits in its own valley just over the hill from Monomeith - but it is its own beast. The vine density is double and the soil much more rocky than that of its neighbours. This usually shows through in the wine having more fruit density, with much darker and earthier characters. This is true again in 2024 where the near perfect growing season, although low yielding, has grown a wine that is true to Little Creek, yet with a great purity that seems to be common in the vintage.
Winemaking
Fruit was hand harvested and fully de stemmed before being fermented in open top vats for two weeks with twice daily pump overs. The fermentation lasted for two weeks before being pressed to French oak barrels, 10% new, for 10 months. After this, the wine was racked to tank for three months before being bottled unfined and unfiltered during its second winter.
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: Little Creek, Norton Summit
Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2024
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.4%
Closure: Cork under seal
Varieties: Pinot Noir
