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Stratus Gamay

by Kato on November 16, 2009 in Travel Notes, Wine Picks with No comments

-1More Expensive Local Wine

My recent recommendations have consisted of super-cheap and super-expensive wines, and this might confuse those who see me as the cheap ‘n cheerful wine guy. Wrong. I’ve always maintained that if there was merit in a pricey wine, I’d be delighted to recommend it. So here’s another one – the 07 Gamay from Stratus in Niagara.

Gamay is the Beaujolais grape but this is a blockbuster that more closely resembles reds from the Rhône or even Rioja. Amazing flavours and difficult  to pin down as it keeps wandering between lush, earthy, exotic and gamey. A great show that will reward those who give it another six months for the flavours to jell.

Stratus 07 Gamay VQA Nigara-on-the-Lake, ON  ($29. winery only)
www.stratuswines.com

Premium Gamays in Niagara

by Kato on September 15, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

Look for thpellergamaye following premium Gamays on your Niagara winery visits.

Peller Estates 07 Gamay Noir ‘Private Reserve’ $18.95 (also at Vineyards stores)
Delicious fruitiness and freshness. Truly yummy! A friend said it was the most delicious red she ever tasted.

MalGamay

Malivoire Estates 07 Gamay Noir $17.95
Super-concentrated. Have with hearty pasta.

13thstreet13th Street Winery 07 Gamay $18.00
***Now in their new location! 1776 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines
Rustic, flavourful and unique.

Ontario Does Gamay

by Kato on July 21, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

pellergamaynoirGamay’s home is Beaujolais and the only other spot on the planet where this grape shines is Ontario. Our version is different from Beaujolais and that’s how it should be. In previous reports I’ve highly recommended Angels Gate light ‘n lively, refreshing Gamay at LCBO for $12.95 (chill), but today I’m touting a super charming Gamay from Peller.

Lively, cheerful with delicious fruitiness – more Valpolicella yumminess than Beaujolais briskness. Sitting on the patio one Sunday evening, friends declared it was the most delicious local red they had ever tasted. For a food match try grilled salmon. The winemaker tells me it’s a single vineyard wine and that he’s as big a fan as I am. You’ll find it at Vineyards stores.

Peller Estates 07 Gamay Noir ‘Private Reserve’, VQA Niagara on the Lake
Vineyards Stores $18.95 (for a list of stores visit vineyardsestatewines.com)

Wow Wines

by Billy on April 11, 2009 in Wine Picks with No comments

Here’s ten locals that I’d take to my hideaway island.

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