Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"Raspberry, black cherry candy, lilac, and tilled earth aromas of classic Gamay show on the nose. On the palate, bright acidity and a juicy burst of tart black cherry and raspberry flavors overlie stony minerality and moderate structure. Served with a light chill, this fresh and inviting Cru Beaujolais style wine goes with almost any meal."
Varietal Composition: 100% Gamay
Clone: Clone 284 (own rooted)
Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Aging: 14 months in neutral French oak, 15% whole cluster
Winemaker: Ernst Storm
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"That classic aroma of freshly dug hole mixes with black raspberry, marjoram and oregano on the nose of this bottling from young, riverside vines that are immensely promising. Crumpled rose and geranium flavors enliven the bright palate, where Luxardo and maraschino cherry elements add richness." -MK, 12/1/23
91 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Gamay Estate is quite savory and fruity in this vintage, a reflection of the cooler year. This is an especially earthy style of Gamay, with fruit pushed more into the background. This is only the second vintage for the Gamay, so it will be interesting to see where the wine goes." -AG, Jul/2023
