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Rigour & Whimsy Gamay Noir 2023
Kaleden, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaRigour & Whimsy are a tiny garagiste, family-owned winery based in Okanagan Falls, sourcing vineyards across the Okanagan for their creative and adventuresome (and artfully labelled) portfolio, one that changes annually. From a young Kaleden vineyard, en route to becoming organically certified, this gamay was destemmed, punched down by hand, and barrel aged for 5 months. Bright and peppery wild plum, tayberry, perfumed raspberry, fragrant black tea teems on the medium bodied palate, pinned with long, fine tannins, and buzzing with a stony underlay. Lovely finesse and energy here.Tasted: 07 June 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:BC | $33.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
The Living Vine
Grape: Gamay NoirCSPC: 257697UPC: 62990418290