Radford Dale's The Antidote Gamay is a bright and exuberant wine that is sure to excite the palate. Made from 100% Gamay grapes grown on the slopes of the Western Cape, South Africa, it boasts a lively and refreshing character that is perfect for any occasion. The nose offers a lovely bouquet of red cherries, raspberries and hints of spice, while the palate is packed with juicy fruit flavours, well-balanced acidity and a soft finish. This wine is an excellent example of how the Gamay grape can be crafted into a delicious and crowd-pleasing wine. It pairs well with a wide range of foods, from grilled meats to hearty vegetarian dishes, making it the ideal choice for any meal. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just starting your wine journey, The Antidote Gamay is sure to delight your taste buds.

Tasting Notes

Refreshing yet displaying the natural sucrosité usually found in Gamay. Juicy red fruits; crushed cranberries, raspberry and red cherry with very soft tannins and hint of spice on the finish. Just enough grip to define a fine, lingering finish. One of a kind, totally individual.

About the Winery

Radford Dale is a South African wine brand that is famous for its refreshing wines. It was founded in 1998. Alex Dale, a Brit, and Ben Radford, an Australian, are the joint partners of this brand. They set up this brand with the sole objective of making high-quality wines from the vineyards spread across the Western Cape. Alex and Radford have many years of wine experience between them, which reflects in the quality of wines that they craft under this label.

The Winery of Good Hope is the most famous winery of Radford Dale. It is known for its exclusive Chenin Blanc cultivation. It is located in the premium winemaking region of Stellenbosch and it is known for its natural winemaking methods. This winery is known for its ethical and eco-friendly vinification methods. The cellars of this winery are located on the high Helderberg Mountain. The cool mountain and the pleasant climate ensure that the Chenin Blanc grape cultivated here is of premium quality.

Some of the popular wines of this brand are the following:

Thirst Cinsault 2017
Thirst Gamay 2017
Chardonnay 2017
Freedom Pinot Noir 2016
Nudity 2015
Renaissance Chenin Blanc 2017
Gravity 2010

The winemaking at the Winery of Good Hope is made using minimal intervention techniques. The red wines and white wines are prepared in such a way that the flavour and character of the grapes are retained throughout the vinification process. While preparing red wines, Radford Dale Wines insists on using small open-top fermenters made from oak and natural fermentation methods to ensure that the wines come out as full-flavoured, when they are released into the market.

The Radford Dale brand gives a lot of importance to the soil, climate and people while crafting wines. They grow only those varietals of grapes that suit the soil quality, which makes them special.

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