Gamay Blanc de Noir 2023
Tasting Notes
Fine bubbles in the glass. Aromas of lemon peel, almonds, and white currants with notes of minerality. On the palate the mousse is fine with bracing acidity and flavours of lemon, fresh raspberries and juicy red apple. The finish is long, dry and refreshing with lingering flavours of tart, red raspberries.
Enjoy this delicious Sparkling Gamay on it own or as the perfect complement to bloomy-rind cheese or a chilled seafood platter.
Serve chilled at 5-8° C.
$29.95
Price shown does not include HST or deposit.
APPELLATION
VQA Creek Shores
VINEYARD
100% Whitty Vineyard
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Gamay
BRIX AT HARVEST
17.8
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12.5%
RESIDUAL SUGAR
4.0 g/L grams/Litre
VINTAGE NOTES
A mild winter, accompanied with warmer than warmer-than-average temperatures led to an early start to the growing season in 2023 (Bud break recorded May 5th). Conditions throughout the Spring and Summer were highly variable, a mix of extreme heat and cool spells with intermittent and isolated heavy rains caused a wide range of fruit maturity among most varieties. This led to a slightly delayed start to the 2023 harvest (3rd week of September. Two weeks later than 2022). Once harvest began, conditions were near perfect, consisting of mostly dry, warm days and cool nights with little precipitation. The first grapes to come into the cellar were Chardonnay for sparkling. Followed by aromatic whites and lighter reds such as Riesling and Gamay from late September through mid-October. Later ripening reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc were harvested mid to late November concluding harvest. Overall quality was good to excellent, with yields ranging greatly from varietal to varietal. Wines should have the capacity to age for the medium to long term.
