Gamay Wismer Foxcroft 2016

Bachelder

Gamay Wismer Foxcroft
2016

Country
Canada
Regulated designation
Vintners quality alliance (VQA)
Region
Ontario
Subregion
Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench
Varietal(s)
Gamay 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

Canada’s fruit basket – one of the southernmost parts of Canada - an idyllic little peninsula with a unique microclimate due to the ocean-like Great lakes that surround it. Dolomitic Limestone abounds here - interspersed with clay - giving the wines intense perfume; a rich mouthfeel and a defining iron grip that speaks of the Escarpment where the grapes are grown – the same Escarpment from whence tumble the world-famous ‘Niagara Falls.’

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Production notes

This is Bachelder’s first Gamay Noir and, of course, it’s a single-vineyard Gamay that was destemmed and spent 8 months in neutral French oak barrels.

Tasting notes

The nose rocks with overt plums, juicy red fruits, earth and light spice notes. It’s highly gulpable on the palate with a range of succulent and juicy fruits, savoury notes and a touch of spice.

Press reviews

Le Soleil
Nathalie Richard, October 2021 (Vintage 2019)

Parlons accords : le gamay est super polyvalent. On le suggère souvent à l’apéro avec un plateau de charcuteries, mais il peut aller bien au-delà et s’accorder autant avec un steak qu’avec du poisson grillé. J’ai justement vécu l’expérience dernièrement en partageant ce superbe gamay canadien de Bachelder autour d’un steak sur le grill et d’un tataki de thon, accompagné de sushi. C’était divin. 

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