2021 Courtney Gamay

Since its first vintage in 2002, this prized block of Gamay has been bottled separately due to its unique character. Extended aging in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new, is another distinction that sets this wine apart from our other Gamays. Expect a deep, richly fruited and smooth Gamay that has proven to age well if you resist pulling the cork.

92 points, Michael Godel, Wine Align
91 points, David Lawrason Wine Align

Winemaker's Notes:

A richly fruity nose of plum, cherry and blackberries-in-cream a covers a gently spiced, herbal underlay.  The texture is generous with flavours of cherry, strawberry jam and vanilla.

Hand-picked from our Estate Vineyard’s Courtney Block October 19th, as grape sugars averaged 22.4° Brix.

Destemmed fruit and juice fermented in large-format oak cuves.  After press, the wine aged 15 months in French oak barrels, 13 % new, the remainder neutral.  We bottled 280 cases in March 2023.

Alcohol: 12.5%  Titratable Acidity: 6.15 grams per Litre    pH:  3.38

Dry: 0 g residual sugar

Vegan friendly.