Winestate Magazine

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

There’s an undeniable buzz of excitement in the team at Gapsted Estate. And why not? Shooting for the stars tends to have that effect.

For years the picturesque Alpine Valley winery has churned out impressive, food-friendly wines – with a heavy slant towards Mediterranean varieties – that have offered incredible bang for buck.

With just one wine in their hefty range hitting the $40-mark, it has been a recipe that has served them well.

How well? Consider this: annually Gapsted produces between 200,000 and 250,000 cases, depending on the vintage. That’s big.

And before Covid struck – and the ensuing freeze with China –

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