2022 Malivoire “Courtney” Gamay 🔥 92+pts

ON, Niagara, VQA Beamsville Bench
100% Gamay Noir | Dry wine | 13.0% ABV
92+pts Carl's Wine Club 

Young and vibrant, this single-vineyard, single-block Gamay is a true reflection of the extraordinary 2022 vintage for Gamay on the Beamsville Bench. Some winemakers in the region are boldly declaring that “’22” could go down as one of the most memorable vintages of the last quarter century—and this wine makes a strong case for it. The nose is unmistakably Gamay, offering classic aromas of potpourri, violet, crushed raspberry, and blue plum, with a hint of Christmas allspice. There’s no doubt what varietal is in the glass. On the palate, it’s stunningly vibrant and energetic, revealing layers of complexity. Flavours of black raspberry, plum, red and black cherry unfold beautifully, with dark chocolate and white pepper lingering on the finish. And that finish—wow. You can’t miss it. It’s easily the most attractive feature of the wine: soooo long and endlessly evolving. One of my highest-rated Gamays to date — easily on par with Bachelder-level quality. (Carl Boucher, March 26, 2025)

Food pairing: cured duck prosciutto, slow roasted pheasant
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