Sorrenberg  vs The Rest | 12 Aussie Gamays Blind Tasted

Sorrenberg vs The Rest | 12 Aussie Gamays Blind Tasted

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS September 10, 2025 Duration: 41:00

The Wine That Changed My Life: Blind Tasting 12 Australian Gamays

What happens when you put Australia’s best Gamay producers head-to-head in a blind tasting? In this episode, host Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos sit down with 12 bottles, including cult favourite Sorrenberg Gamay, to uncover which Australian Gamay truly stands out.

From Geelong to Gippsland, Beechworth to the Adelaide Hills, we pour, swirl, and sip our way through an extraordinary lineup that showcases the diversity, vibrancy, and rising reputation of Gamay in Australia.

In This Episode:

  • The story of the 2019 Sorenberg Gamay – the wine that changed Angus’s life

  • Blind tasting 12 Australian Gamays side by side

  • How terroir, whole bunch fermentation, oak, and acidity play into style and balance

  • The difference between approachable, fruit-driven Gamay vs. high-end, complex bottlings

  • Which Gamays deliver value under $40 – and which bottles justify $80+

Featured Wines:

  • Sorrenberg Gamay (Beechworth)

  • Bass Phillip Gamay (Gippsland)

  • Farr Rising Gamay (Geelong)

  • Bannockburn Gamay (Geelong)

  • Sinapius Gamay (Tasmania)

  • Timo Mayer (Yarra Valley)

  • Gum Wines Gamay (Heathcote)

  • Catlin 'Gallard' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)

  • Lyon’s Will Estate Gamay (Macedon Ranges)

  • Beyond the Pines 'Wind River' Gamay (Adelaide Hills)

  • Eldridge Estate Gamay (Mornington Peninsula)

…and more.

Why Listen?

If you’ve ever wondered where Australian Gamay sits compared to Beaujolais, or which bottles deserve a place in your cellar, this is the tasting for you. Whether you’re a casual drinker, a sommelier, or a collector, this episode brings insider knowledge, lively debate, and plenty of laughs along the way.

 

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Ever felt a bit lost staring at a wine list or wondering what you're actually tasting in your glass? Got Somme is here to help, without any of the pretence. This isn't a stuffy lecture; it's a conversation between Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and his mate, radio announcer Angus O'Loughlin, who's keen to learn but starting from scratch. Each episode, Carlos guides Angus-and by extension, all of us-through the fundamentals, breaking down everything from grape varieties and regional styles to understanding why a wine tastes the way it does. The real magic happens when they're joined by some of the world's most respected winemakers, who share the stories and craft behind their bottles. You'll hear Carlos explain how to pick a good wine from a bad one, demystifying terms like tannin and terroir along the way. It's an accessible, often funny journey into wine, perfect for anyone who enjoys a glass but wants to understand the world behind it. Produced by SESSION in PROGRESS, this podcast turns curiosity into genuine knowledge, one bottle at a time.
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