Winery HillsideOld Vines Gamay Noir
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Vines Gamay Noir of Winery Hillside in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hillside's Old Vines Gamay Noir.
Discover the grape variety: Grosse Arvine
Most certainly originating from the Swiss Valais - Martigny and Fully vineyards - it is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between the rèze and a child of the arvine with which it should not be confused. Today, grosse Arvine is practically no longer cultivated and remains completely unknown in France, as in all other wine-producing countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vines Gamay Noir from Winery Hillside are 2009, 2011, 2012
Informations about the Winery Hillside
The Winery Hillside is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Okanagan Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Okanagan Valley
The Okanagan Valley is one of six Designated Viticultural Areas in the Canadian province of British Columbia. The DryClimate in this "pocket desert" produces some unique wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. There is now an almost even split between white and red grapes planted, with Merlot the most common variety. Ice wine can be produced in the Okanagan Valley but the necessary temperatures are not as consistent as on the east coast, where the winters are much colder.
The wine region of British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province, located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. The diversity of landscapes here – from rainy islands to desert-like valley floors – means that a wide variety of Grapes are planted here. They include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While volumes are lower than those of the province of Ontario, British Columbia is home to a rapidly growing wine industry.
News related to this wine
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The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
