Gamay Sandstone 2023
Tasting Notes
Bright ruby in the glass with aromas of black cherry and sour cherry, wild raspberry compote, truffle, and charred oak. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and flavours of ripe red cherry, red raspberry jam, and fresh pomegranate with notes of sweet spice, black pepper, chocolate cherry and a long bright finish with lingering acidity. A classic example of Niagara Gamay!
Decant and serve in large Burgundy-style glasses, slightly cool (18-20oC).
$34.95
Price shown does not include HST or deposit.
APPELLATION
VQA Niagara Peninsula
VINEYARD
Select Niagara Peninsula
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Gamay
BRIX AT HARVEST
22.3
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13.0%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
0.4 grams/Litre
Excellent served alongside classic Bistro fare, grilled or roasted poultry, red meats, game, lightly smoked meats, and semi-firm cheeses. Unlike many wines made from Gamay, this powerfully structured version will reward cellaring for up to 10 years with a cornucopia of new aromas and mellowed textures.
WINEMAKING NOTES
Sourced from Niagara Peninsula Vineyards, Sandstone, our top Gamay, is selected from new and seasoned French oak barrels after 12 months of aging. The grapes were harvested in mid- to late October. They were crushed and destemmed before cold soak, followed by alcoholic fermentation and maceration in stainless steel over 30 days. After pressing, the wine was transferred to a selection of French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing. The wine was lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling in January 2025.
