Winery Volcanic HillsGamay Noir
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gamay Noir of Winery Volcanic Hills in the region of British Columbia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, vanilla or jam.
Details and technical informations about Winery Volcanic Hills's Gamay Noir.
Discover the grape variety: Kyoho
Tetraploid variety, of Japanese origin, which would have been obtained in 1939 by Oinoue by crossing the ishinara wase - mutation of campbell early - by the centennial seedless. In Japan, Kyoho is a very important cultivar. It is also found in South Korea, in the Republic of China (Taiwan), in the United States (California), in Chile, in Brazil, in Australia, etc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gamay Noir from Winery Volcanic Hills are 2018, 2016, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Volcanic Hills
The Winery Volcanic Hills is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 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.
The word of the wine: Grand cru classé
In the Bordeaux region, this refers to certain châteaux in the Médoc and also in Saint-Émilion which are classified.
