Reviews & Ratings

2021 Cave Spring Red Blends or Varietals "Estate Grown Gamay"

Winery: Cave Spring

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate Grown Gamay"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 100% Gamay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Beamsville Bench

State or country: Canada

Price: $20

Cases produced: 3,000

KWG Score: 89.7 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.5)

Review date: June 17, 2023

Wine Review: This bright red colored Gamay from Canada opens with a violet and red raspberry bouquet with hints of earthy loam and maraschino cherry. On the palate, this wine is light plus bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, smooth, and savory. The flavor profile is gentle cherry and loam blend with notes of oolong tea and meat stick. I also detected hints of gentle black currant, sage, and touch of black licorice at the very end. The finish is dry, and its moderate tannins stick around for a little while. This is a nice summer red. I would serve is slightly chilled with a salmon burger. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Brilliant light ruby.
Nose: Aromas of red cherry, tobacco leaf, white pepper and tapioca over notes of peppermint, cinnamon and ginger.
Palate: Medium in body with a creamy, pomegranate-tinged attack; the mid-palate is centered on juicy red currant fruit woven into refined tannins; the edges are supple, while delicate acidity provides lift and definition throughout; the tannins subside on the back end, giving way to concentrated black raspberry and blueberry fruit and lingering, savory accents of fresh thyme and sage.
Food Pairings: Tomato based pizza or pasta, Moroccan-style power bowls, or vegetarian paella.
Ageability: Best consumed 2022 through 2025.

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