13th Street Gamay Noir Sandstone 2019
Along with the companion 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, this Gamay is a great study in terroir. Try both to see the similarities and differences in the two related varietals.
Bright garnet in the glass with intense aromas of black cherry, baking spice and vanilla with a touch of earthiness and leather. Medium bodied with flavours of fresh black cherries sweet notes from the oak with fine, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing but savoury finish.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Gamay Noir |
Along with the companion 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, this Gamay is a great study in terroir. Try both to see the similarities and differences in the two related varietals.
Bright garnet in the glass with intense aromas of black cherry, baking spice and vanilla with a touch of earthiness and leather. Medium bodied with flavours of fresh black cherries sweet notes from the oak with fine, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing but savoury finish.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Niagara Peninsula |
| Producer | 13th Street Winery |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Color | Red Wine |
| Varietal(s) | Gamay Noir |
| Closure | Cork |
|---|---|
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Product Code | A003R01619 |
| UPC | 895770200411 |
| Inventory | In Stock (10) |
Tasting notes
Bright ruby in the glass with intense aromas of candied cherries, milk chocolate, almond and a hint of vanilla with a touch of pepper and earthiness. Medium bodied with juicy flavours of candied raspberry, sweet cherry, vanilla and cedar with fine, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing but savoury finish.
Decant and serve in large Burgundy-style glasses, slightly cool (18-20oC).
Pairing
Excellent served alongside classic Bistro fare, grilled or roasted poultry and red meats, game, lightly smoked meats and semi-firm cheeses.
Cellaring
Unlike many wines made from Gamay, this powerfully structured version will reward cellaring for up to 10 years with a cornucopia of new aromas and mellowed textures.
BRONZE MEDAL - National Wine Awards of Canada 2021
Appellation
VQA Niagara Peninsula
Vinification
Sourced from our own Whitty Vineyard in Creek Shores and Willms Vineyard in Four Mile Creek. Sandstone, our top Gamay, is selected from new and seasoned French oak barrels after 14 months of ageing. Both vineyard were harvested in early October at an average of 20.9° brix. Crushed and destemmed before cold soak, followed by alcoholic fermentation and maceration in stainless steel over 30 days. After pressing, the wine was transferred to a selection of French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing for 14 months. The wine was lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling in March 2020.
Production Amount
4200Producer Description
Discover 13th Street Winery
Originally started by four amateur winemaker friends the winery was purchased in 2008 by the current owners: John & June Mann and Doug & Karen Whitty. Both families have deep roots in the Niagara community.
13th Street Winery evolved from a desire to create exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Niagara, while also providing a place for guests to congregate and escape; to relax and discover; and to experience and learn. Owners, partners, and friends Doug and Karen Whitty and John and June Mann share a common love of wine, food, art, and a genuine heart for hospitality. It was this shared appreciation that brought them together and inspired the vision for 13th Street Winery.
Both families have established roots in Niagara and a strong commitment to the community. Doug Whitty is the third generation to be operating the family farm in St. Catharines, which was originally established in 1908. John Mann has been involved in farming for over 30 years, while also building a very successful automotive dealership network in St. Catharines and the surrounding areas.
Winemaker l Jean-Pierre Colas
Jean-Pierre Colas is one of the most talented French trained winemakers in the business. His winemaking philosophy is quite simple.
He believes that great wines come from the best grapes grown in the best vineyards, whereas winemaking techniques are only utilized to supplement and capture the very essence of the grapes’ provenance and character. With this philosophy in mind, JP excels at crafting high-quality red wines paramount to the Niagara peninsula: Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir. Likewise, JP guides the production of exceptional white wines, including world class Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer.
In his home country of France, JP worked at the notable Chablis house, Domaine Laroche, where he produced Wine Spectator Magazine’s 1998 White Wine of the Year, an award he received for his Domaine Laroche Grand Cru Les Clos 1996. Also in 1998, Jean-Pierre was awarded the Best Wine in the Wine Enthusiast, Grand Cru Chablis Blanchots “Reserve de l’obedience” 1996 (99 pts).
Between France and his current residency at 13th Street, Jean-Pierre travelled and worked extensively around the world, including Carmen Vineyards in Chile, Bodegas Chandon in Argentina, and Oyster Bay Winery in New Zealand. He has studied and worked under a number of exceptional winemakers including Michel Givors in Morgon, Beaujolais and Gilbert Picq, and Michel Laroche in Chablis, Burgundy.
In 2018, Jean-Pierre received White Wine of the Year and a Gold Medal for Premier Cuvée 2012 at the 2018 Ontario Wine Awards.
Vineyards
13th Street is Sustainable Winemaking Ontario Certified Each vintage. 100% of the wines produced by 13th Street Winery are made from fruit sourced exclusively in the Niagara Peninsula with 85% or more coming from their own vineyards. Their very first vines were planted at the 13th Street Vineyard in 1976. In the years since, they’ve planted Gamay Noir, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Gris and now have amassed more than 40 acres of estate vineyards in the VQA Creek Shores appellation of Niagara.
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Along with the companion 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, this Gamay is a great study in terroir. Try both to see the similarities and differences in the two related varietals.
Bright garnet in the glass with intense aromas of black cherry, baking spice and vanilla with a touch of earthiness and leather. Medium bodied with flavours of fresh black cherries sweet notes from the oak with fine, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing but savoury finish.
Along with the companion 2018 Reserve Pinot Noir, this Gamay is a great study in terroir. Try both to see the similarities and differences in the two related varietals.
Bright garnet in the glass with intense aromas of black cherry, baking spice and vanilla with a touch of earthiness and leather. Medium bodied with flavours of fresh black cherries sweet notes from the oak with fine, ripe tannins, bright acidity and a refreshing but savoury finish.