2020 Kern & Co. Willms Vineyard Gamay | 92pts

Pure and silky. Adam Kern has over-delivered in terms of texture for this rich and bold 2020 vintage, while maintaining a good level of acidity. This Gamay from Niagara-on-the-Lake is definitely at Beaujolais Cru level. Bold aromas of ripe raspberry, cherry, orange, violet, and oak spice. Right off the bat, the nose announces this is a wine that's starting to hit it's prime. The palate is all red and blue fruits, led by raspberry, blue plum, currants, and a little hint of smokiness. The finish has a few layers of white pepper and pink peppercorn. This is a big Gamay, but not imposing, and has deliciously soft and smooth tannins. (Carl Boucher, December 4, 2025). 

Winery Notes:

Farmed by The Willms Family.

Hand harvested on October 5th, 2020.

Hand sorted, de-stemmed and fermented on skins (12% whole cluster) for over 36 days, then cellared in select French oak barrels (16% new) for 11 months.

An expressive perfume of black cherry, raspberry, cigar and floral overtones of summer peonies. Elegant and savoury on the palate, the fruit is complemented by hints of allspice and juniper berries. Silky tannins and lively acidity offer a finely textured and exceptionally long finish.

1308 bottles & 408 half-bottles produced, sealed with individually screened natural corks.