Grapes Under Management.
GUM is a connection to the Australian landscape.
We source our grapes from vineyards near Heathcote, the Macedon Ranges and Central Victoria that strive to adhere to organic principles. Along with our négocient sourcing, we produce estate grown fruit from an old vine vineyard in the Cathedral Range.
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This Syrah comes from a vineyard we work closely with in Harcourt North.
Planted 40 years ago at the base of a slope on the northern reaches of Mt Alexander, the site sits on a visually striking mix of sand, mica-schist and Harcourt granodiorite. The clonal material is equally compelling, originally derived from massale selection cuttings from Hermitage and St-Joseph.
Harcourt granodiorite is a fascinating soil. Like granite, it formed during the Devonian period, though it contains a higher proportion of calcium-rich feldspars. Its influence on the wine is profound -bringing intensity and concentration, while the cool nature of the site ensures a long complex ripening period. The result is a wine of power and depth, held in check without elevated alcohol.
The wine is bright and fragrant. violet and blue florals lead into ripe raspberry and cherry, with black pepper, olive tapenade and a savoury note of jus gras.
I opted for syrah in the nomenclature of this wine as the style is powerful, fragrant and with glossy cool fruits.
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.
Planted 40 years ago at the base of a slope on the northern reaches of Mt Alexander, the site sits on a visually striking mix of sand, mica-schist and Harcourt granodiorite. The clonal material is equally compelling, originally derived from massale selection cuttings from Hermitage and St-Joseph.
Harcourt granodiorite is a fascinating soil. Like granite, it formed during the Devonian period, though it contains a higher proportion of calcium-rich feldspars. Its influence on the wine is profound -bringing intensity and concentration, while the cool nature of the site ensures a long complex ripening period. The result is a wine of power and depth, held in check without elevated alcohol.
The wine is bright and fragrant. violet and blue florals lead into ripe raspberry and cherry, with black pepper, olive tapenade and a savoury note of jus gras.
I opted for syrah in the nomenclature of this wine as the style is powerful, fragrant and with glossy cool fruits.
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.
From the Kennedy vineyard grown on the ancient pre-Cambrian era soils of Mt Camel.
Fermented and raised in tank, it captures the grape’s savoury sensibilities with a bright, pert line of acidity.
Aromas of cracked fennel seed and anise lead to flavours of raspberry essence, cool blue fruits, red cherry and liquorice.
A taut, food-driven wine that is vivid and savoury.
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.
Fermented and raised in tank, it captures the grape’s savoury sensibilities with a bright, pert line of acidity.
Aromas of cracked fennel seed and anise lead to flavours of raspberry essence, cool blue fruits, red cherry and liquorice.
A taut, food-driven wine that is vivid and savoury.
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.
GUM 2025 Festive Six-Pack
Central Victoria
2025
A festive six-pack showcasing one of each of this year’s seasonal releases.
2025 GUM Rose
2025 GUM ‘DR’ Dry Red
2025 GUM Gamay
2025 GUM Syrah
2025 GUM Grenache
2025 GUM Sangiovese
+ free shipping.
2025 GUM Rose
2025 GUM ‘DR’ Dry Red
2025 GUM Gamay
2025 GUM Syrah
2025 GUM Grenache
2025 GUM Sangiovese
+ free shipping.
GUM Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Cathedral Range
2024
Planted in the early 1980s, the Little River site sits perched at over 400 metres above sea level on the northern volcanic slopes of the Cathedral Range. Though technically just outside the Upper Yarra GI, its harvest occurs around three weeks later.
The high altitude, cool climate, and volcanic soils provide both concentration and freshness at low sugar levels.
Once hand-harvested with careful sorting in the vineyard, the bunches were partially crushed before being firmly pressed as whole clusters. The juice settled overnight, then transferred to a combination of new and seasoned Stockinger puncheons and stainless steel for fermentation and lees aging.
The wine then spent several months in stainless steel on fine lees before racking and bottling, unfined and unfiltered. The only addition was a small dose of sulphur.
Pale with green edges, this Chardonnay opens with glass-filling aromas of crushed rock, struck match, lime and grapefruit zest, white peach, jasmine, and spice. Flavours carry through to a dense and powerful palate, offering savoury complexity and a fine, detailed acid line.
‘An older vine site, some low key winemaking approach.
A younger gen, boutique producer of note.
This has a suppleness and prettiness. Sweet spice sits on stone fruits, ginger and red apple, the wafts of pot pourri, rose hip tea, there too. A touch of bergamot flows in, some cedar and clove gently, green almond and nougat faintly there. Some slippery mouth perfume? Happens. In this, a gentle wine with freshness and cooling fruit profile on its side. In all this too, immense drinkability and charm. Sleek, mostly sophisticated and gentle chardonnay emerges.’
Mike Bennie 93pts
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.
The high altitude, cool climate, and volcanic soils provide both concentration and freshness at low sugar levels.
Once hand-harvested with careful sorting in the vineyard, the bunches were partially crushed before being firmly pressed as whole clusters. The juice settled overnight, then transferred to a combination of new and seasoned Stockinger puncheons and stainless steel for fermentation and lees aging.
The wine then spent several months in stainless steel on fine lees before racking and bottling, unfined and unfiltered. The only addition was a small dose of sulphur.
Pale with green edges, this Chardonnay opens with glass-filling aromas of crushed rock, struck match, lime and grapefruit zest, white peach, jasmine, and spice. Flavours carry through to a dense and powerful palate, offering savoury complexity and a fine, detailed acid line.
‘An older vine site, some low key winemaking approach.
A younger gen, boutique producer of note.
This has a suppleness and prettiness. Sweet spice sits on stone fruits, ginger and red apple, the wafts of pot pourri, rose hip tea, there too. A touch of bergamot flows in, some cedar and clove gently, green almond and nougat faintly there. Some slippery mouth perfume? Happens. In this, a gentle wine with freshness and cooling fruit profile on its side. In all this too, immense drinkability and charm. Sleek, mostly sophisticated and gentle chardonnay emerges.’
Mike Bennie 93pts
Artwork by Thomas Jeppe.