Type: Gamay Noir Region: Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Pairs well with: Soft cheese, Fresh cheese
Tasting Note
A cherry bon-bon on the nose, Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir entices with fresh raspberry, juicy strawberry and sweet, red, toffee-apple. Cherry-red with a vibrant purple edge, gamay’s soft tannins give the palate moreish balance and weight. Flecks of aniseed and baking spices run through to the long finish. Delicious with depth, sippable with substance, has character and charm, as well as oodles of red fruit freshness and immediate appeal.’Delightfully refreshing red, with crisp flavours of strawberry, violet, raspberry, cherry and a bit of rosemary. Lighter in body and tannin, it’s dry with a pleasant, crisp finish
Wine & Cheese Pairing
For cheese pairings, you may want to try mild, creamy cheeses such as brie or Camembert, or fresh and tangy cheeses such as goat cheese or feta. These types of cheeses have flavors that complement the light and fruity characteristics of the wine without overpowering it.