Bachelder Wismer-Foxcroft Vineyard Gamay Noir 2021

Description

What many feel is the finest expression of Bachelder's Niagara Cru Gamays, and possibly Grand Cru at some point in the future, is vinified with 33% whole grape clusters from fruit sourced on the Twenty Mile Bench - the furthest west of the collection. 'We are so happy to work with Wismer-Foxcroft - not least for the contrast it underlines between the Vineland Bench and the beautiful, more lush propositions coming out of the Niagara-on-the-Lake terroir parcels,' said Bachelder. It shows slightly more colour than the other Gamays with a beguiling nose of fresh cherries, red currants, forest berries, plums, subtle reductive notes, an almost iron-y minerality and integrated savoury spice accents. The flavours turn to darker berries on the palate with anise, cassis and plums with a firm and structured tannic backbone, earthy/savoury notes, a certain rustic umami note and integrated spices all leading to a long, lingering finish. If 'cru' Gamay is your thing, this is your muse. A long cellar life awaits this wine, say 8+ years if you dare. A beauty. Score - 94. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, May 1, 2023)

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Gamay