2025 Worlds Apart Blue Eyes Gamay

History was made at the 2025 Adelaide Hills Wine Show when this wine took home the trophy for Best Red Wine of Show. In a competition traditionally dominated by powerful Shiraz, this is the first time a Gamay has ever claimed the top prize - a monumental achievement that signals just how exciting this variety has become in the Hills.

Sourced from the Eureka vineyard in Woodside - a fascinating east-facing site situated on an old gold mine - this wine is a field blend of three distinct Gamay clones. It was the very last pick of the vintage, allowing the fruit to build maximum character on the vine before Louis Schofield applied his signature touch.

A single 100% whole-bunch ferment, it walks a thrilling tightrope between texture and energy. It offers notes of textured strawberry compote and primary red fruits, balanced by a savoury edge and the kind of "high energy" acid zing that clearly caught the judges' attention. Ripping value on offer here from Louis.

95 points - Best Red Wine of Show
2025 Adelaide Hills Wine Show.