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Bella Wines Gamay Noir Pet-Nat Mariani Vineyard Clone 509 2018
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaIf the sparkling-only house didn't give away the geekiness award, this is one of two gamay pét-nats from a single Naramata Bench vineyard, each made from a different clone, processed and picked the same. Unlike the pale peach 787 clone, this is a gutsy raspberry hue, with potent raspberry, big riffing spices, a line of cherry yogurt, brisk acidity. Pleasantly bone dry, with the fruit and intensity to back it up. Mineral salts linger on the quenching finish. 1.1 g/l RS.Tasted: 26 May 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $40.00 | 750ml | winery direct, private wine shops |
Grape: Gamay NoirCSPC: 185804