Wine |
Robin Ridge Gamay 2009 |
Appellation |
Similkameen |
Grape Varietal |
Gamay Noir |
Alcohol % |
N.A. |
Price |
$19.90 |
Quantity |
N.A. |
Where to get it |
Winery, private wine stores |
Point score |
89 |
Robin Ridge is a small winery near Keremeos with a focussed portfolio of well-made wines that are fairly priced. Gamay Noir, the humble grape of Beaujolais, has emerged as one of the signature varieties here. The winery’s 2008 Gamay won a silver medal at the Okanagan Wine Festival and a bronze in the Canadian Wine Awards. The 2009 is arguably a better vintage.
Don’t think of ordinary Beaujolais, which is light and fruity. The Robin Ridge Gamay has the weight of a Beaujolais Cru, with aromas and flavours of spicy black cherries. The wine has a generous, juicy palate and a rich and satisfying finish. This is a versatile wine that could be paired with almost every barbecue meal this summer, especially salmon and pork.
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