Malivoire Courtney Gamay 2018, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment
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Critic Reviews (4)
What Courtney brings to the table in gamay is what we've come to expect from Ontario, that is structurally contracted...
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With it's notable wood-ageing component, as has been the case since the beginning, Malivoire's Courtney vineyard...
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Red and dark berries on the nose and palate with a fine texture and mouthfeel. Fine tannins and balanced acidity make...
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This is a very elegant, complex gamay that is more pinot-like gamay thanks to the barrel ageing. I really like the...
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Community Reviews (4)
Malivoire has long set the standard for Gamay in Ontario. But this one is special. There is a complexity that one occasionally finds in very high-end Pinot Noirs from North West USA, or equivalents. Here you are treated royally, from the nose that greets you with delicious red fruit, to the very lengthy finish, via the subtle presence of the oak and cherries in the palate. This is a winner!
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Nicely mature with dried berry and a touch of leather. Still lots of juicy acidity and touches of breadiness and forest floor. Quite delicious. Tasted August 2024
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