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Buy OnlineGamay Noir is the grape variety of Beaujolais – an incredibly under-rated variety which has a growing number of ardent fans around the world. Here in New Zealand Te Mata have been producing their Gamay Noir for over 20 years building a loyal fan base for its juicy, red berried, softly textured style. Flavour, deliciousness and fun. Perfect with spicy foods or on its own. When the weather is warmer you can even chill it down.
Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Estate Gamay Noir ’24 is a deep candy red, bursting with ripe red fruit appeal and laden with detail. On the nose it’s all cherry, strawberry and ripe, fresh raspberry with the complexing notes of marzipan, cinnamon and liquorice. There’s a lush French vanilla creaminess on the palate, with length, a little dryness, and a splash of sweet- red-fruit acidity. This structure, and the fine-grained tannins add further dimension to the juicy red fruit and spice. Estate Gamay Noir ’24 is a classic Te Mata example – simply delicious!
The unique ‘maceration carbonique’ fermentation, which enhances the fruit and floral aromas of the wine, was used for 70% of the grapes. The other 30% received a traditional, warm, red wine fermentation. The resulting wines completed their malolactic fermentation and were matured for eight weeks in seasoned French oak barrels, before blending and bottling."
91/100 James Suckling (2024 Vintage)
"A fresh and clean gamay with some cherry and floral character. Hints of bubblegum in a fun way. Light to medium body. Crisp. Crunchy and delicious. Drink now. Screw cap."
90/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, September 2024 (2024 Vintage)
"Strawberry, raspberry, red apple, a little spice, a slight meaty/earthiness, a gentle bubblegum perfume too. It’s light bodied, bright in acidity, a cranberry crunch to it, a little grainy tannin grip, again that meatiness in with red fruits, with a finish offering decent length. Tasty wine all up. Could take a light chill too."
