13th Street Sandstone Old Vines Gamay Noir 2010, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Gamay
Ontario, Canada
$22.75 (130195)
Critic Reviews (4)
A fullish, rich, very ripe and serious example of Niagara gamay, with plenty of plump, plummy fruit, black cherry and...
13th Street is one of the original Ontario Gamay pioneers and has been making Gamay in a serious style from the...
Gamays from 13th Street are terrifically ageworthy (so uncommon for the varietal) and exhibit a fruit spiciness that...
This is a nicely ripe 2010 gamay with deep ruby colour. The nose is quite rich with earthy beets, plum and dark...
Community Reviews (1)
This Cuvee award winner is superbly integrated, from the nose to the finish. Cherry, sweet spice, with some cedar and oak notes and a hint of alcohol on the nose. Bright acidity keeps the bold cherry fruit in check. With a decent tannic structure from 9-10 months in oak, this wine should hold together for several more years and expose even more character.
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