{"title":"GUM Wines","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge McCullough started GUM in 2022 after more than a decade working with wine in Melbourne restaurants. He came across the old Chardonnay vines of the Cathedral Range while fly-fishing nearby. When he learned the owners were planning to pull out the vines, he offered to take care of the vineyard. It’s now the source of GUM’s Cathedral Range Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge also works with growers across Victoria, making a dry Sangiovese rosé from the King Valley and a textured Fiano from Heathcote. He takes a light touch in the cellar, and there’s a savoury thread through the range. These are wines made with food in mind, from a plate of snacks at the bar to a long lunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2026-gum-rose","title":"2026 GUM Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: King Valley, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGUM is the small-batch project of sommelier-turned-winemaker George McCullough. Drawing on years working in restaurants and a love of the great gastronomic wines of Europe, George produces thoughtful, characterful wines with a focus on texture, freshness and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis rosé is made from Sangiovese grown in Victoria’s King Valley. Wild strawberry and red cherry are layered with blood orange, rosehip and gentle herbal notes. Dry and beautifully energetic, bright acidity and fine savoury texture carry the palate through a fresh, lightly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656943108151,"sku":"SK-05759","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/7678D0ED-C560-404F-A050-A407AF718B31.jpg?v=1792749573"},{"product_id":"2026-gum-sangiovese","title":"2026 GUM Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Heathcote, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGUM is the small-batch project of sommelier-turned-winemaker George McCullough. Drawing on years working in restaurants, George produces fresh, savoury wines from thoughtfully farmed vineyards across Victoria, with a strong focus on food and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis Sangiovese comes from Mt Camel in Heathcote. Red cherry and raspberry are layered with fennel seed, liquorice, dried herbs and gentle spice. Bright and savoury, lively acidity and fine, raspy tannins bring energy and structure through a fresh, vibrant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656943140919,"sku":"SK-05762","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/DB131618-241D-404F-B607-E99F3D870094.jpg?v=1792749573"},{"product_id":"2026-gum-gaz-gamay","title":"2026 GUM 'Gaz' Gamay","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlace: Mount Alexander, VIC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Gamay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGUM is the small-batch project of sommelier-turned-winemaker George McCullough. Drawing on years working in restaurants, George explores vineyards across Central Victoria with a focus on thoughtful farming, minimal intervention and fresh, savoury wines made firmly with the table in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis Gamay comes from the granitic slopes of Mount Alexander. Raspberry and red cherry are layered with violets, fresh herbs and gentle peppery spice. Fragrant and beautifully energetic, crunchy acidity and fine, lacy tannins carry the palate through a juicy, fresh and savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67656943173687,"sku":"SK-05761","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/9675\/4231\/files\/A5C1FFCD-7EB7-40B4-A04D-C431A22104D1.jpg?v=1792749573"}],"url":"https:\/\/ditc.wine\/collections\/gum-wines.oembed","provider":"Diggin' In The Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}