2006 Gamay Noir – BC VQA Okanagan Valley
Another one, red this time that our accountants keep saying we’ve priced too cheap. Oh well, enjoy. Gamay Noir was one of the previous winery’s signature wines; people simply keep asking for it. So what we’ve got left of it is going out the door, and fast. The Burgundy grape can reach some fancy heights of flavour in the Okanagan; it manages to be both soft and spicy, making it a great solo-sipper and after-dinner treat as well as a fine food wine.
There’s lots of earthiness here, typical of certain Gamays. You might find a hint of fresh shiitake mushrooms, or even truffles in the aroma mix. You will for sure find plenty of fruit with a nice edge of tartness. People tell us they get black pepper some times and the taste of first-of-the-season prune plums.
How about a little bowl of kalamata olives, sprinkled with orange zest? You’ll be surprised how well it goes with our Gamay. Saltimbocca will jump right on to the palate – those little “birds” of veal, rolled with sage and cooked in lemon juice really work with the fruitiness of the wine. And for dramatic contrast, try it with your mom’s raisin pie. We’re talking versatility here.