Many ex-Canada readers are certainly familiar with Niagara Falls as one of Canada’s primo tourist sites. But how many realize Niagara Falls is surrounded by a virtual waterfall of wineries producing world class red, white, sparkling and ice wines. 20 minutes from the Falls, if that, wine country abounds with wineries many of which have dining facilities and some offer accommodation.
Malivoire Winery is in Beamsville right on the Niagara Wine Route. Malivoire is not afraid of experimenting with Gamay with a solid Gamay lineup and in this case, we try a Courtney Gamay from the Beamsville Bench Appellation.
Aroma: Loads of cherry and raspberry sort of Pinot Noirish. Somewhat earthy. Gentle French oak notes.
Palate: Gentle. Discrete notes of bright red cherry, raspberry and just a bit of milk chocolate. Peppery moderately long finish with a tart note. It holds its fruit a little too close to its chest. If only a bit more fruit could assert itself to match its attractive nose.
Personality: Of course, I show Ontario and particularly Malivoire can produce quality Gamay. I may be a bit shy now but another year in the bottle please.
Cellarbility: Will sail into 2026 but bring down the sails by 2027-year end.
Food Match: Turkey and zucchini risotto made with turkey stock of course.
Price: $35 CDN.
RKS 2024 Wine Rating; 90/100. Wine Align 90.
(Malivoire Courtney Gamay 2021, VQA Beamsville Bench, Malivoire Wine Company Limited, Beamsville, Ontario, 750 mL,12.5%).
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