Glou-glou is the French term meant to evoke the sound of wine pouring rapidly out of a bottle, or down your throat. The phrase emerged in France like so many facets of modern winemaking where wines from the Loire and Beaujolais regions have shaped a now-global understanding of the style. This is also why we use the term “glou-glou” instead of English-leaning terms like “gulp-gulp” or “glug-glug,” even though the onomatopoeic terms are the same. Glou-glou wines are also interesting in that they can come from almost any winemaking region and technically be red, white, rosé or orange wine. Whether the wine is from France, New Zealand or Australia, the important thing is that glou-glou wines will be low in alcohol and crush-able as young fresh wines.
In the land Down Under the term Barbie-Glou is often used to describe smash-able, chillable wines to take to a Barbie (barbeque).
Das Juice Red 2022
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and for the first time Cabernet Franc from two organic vineyards in the Vale. All grapes were hand picked and whole bunch carbonic macerated for two weeks before being pressed to tank for a slow natural ferment. Finished with a small Sulphur addition prior to bottling. A juicy light red with dark blue fruit and featherweight tannin. A modern take on the Cab Sauv blend with lightness and ease. Ideal with a chill.
See Saw Marge - Gamay Pinot Noir 2021
Selected from organically certified Pinot Noir and Gamay blocks from Balmoral NSW, Australia. Vineyards at 900m, these grapes were hand picked on the 11th March 2021 from 6.30am. Placed into half tone slotted bins, taken directly to the winery. Whole bunches were placed into open fermenters and wild fermentation started while the grapes were fully intact. After 15 days the carbonic maceration was finished and the fruit was gently pressed into stainless steel tanks with lees stirred for 4 months to increase the mouthfeel.
Giunta Crunchy Red Pinot Noir, Malbec, Merlot 2022
A blend of three varieties from two Biogro certified organic vineyards in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The Pinot Noir portion is from a site in Maraekakaho that lies inland and at a slightly higher altitude, the vineyard enjoys cool nights and warm days which make it ideal for growing superb grapes with the bright acidity that drives the Crunchy Blend. The Malbec and Merlot portions are from a slightly warmer site in the Bridge Pa triangle. The sunny vineyard enjoys stony, free draining soils, long summers and crisp winters. Picked to retain their fresh natural acidity and pure fruit characters.
Vandal Gonzo Milita Pinot Syrah Viognier 2021
Field Blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier From a single vineyard in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough, New Zealand. 50% whole cluster fermentation Only hand plunged once during fermentation. Small batch pressed. 6 months aging on full yeast lees. Natural (wild) fermentations (Alcohol and 100% malo lactic fermentation). Unfined and unfiltered. Analysis 13.0% alc, total acidity 5.4 g/l, residual sugar 0.3 g/l, dry extract 25 g/l
