Donnachadh
Estate Gamay
Gamay Noir from California, United States
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Donnachadh
Family owned and organically farmed, Donnachadh Vineyard is located on Santa Rosa Road in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County. The property is 285 acres with approximately 40 acres planted to vine in 2013. We grow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Gamay Noir. The climate of the Santa Rita Hills is dominated by the Pacific Ocean, which lies about 9 miles from the vineyard. Morning fog cools the grapes and consistent afternoon ocean breezes keep heat from building up over the course of the day. The vineyard consists of two main parts: the hillside blocks, and the riverside blocks. The riverside blocks sit alongside the Santa Ynez River. They are more sheltered from the wind than the hillside blocks and the soil is a delicate and well drained sandy loam that sits on top of deep layers of gravel river deposits. The hillside blocks are more exposed to the ocean winds. The soil there is derived from marine shale deposits and features more clay, rocks and cobbles than the riverside blocks. Overall, the hillside environment is quite challenging for the vines, limiting yields and producing grapes of exceptional character.
Description
Our Estate Gamay all comes from a single block of own-rooted clone 284 Gamay vines. This block sits by itself on its own little hillock, and gets a little more wind than the rest of the riverside vines. Red raspberry, orange peel and purple flowers on the nose, with some savoury herbs and freshly tilled soil. The palate is bright, with red cranberries, maraschino cherries, baking spice, held together by a tangy, fresh acidity. This food-friendly wine is always a crowd pleaser and this year’s seems more than ever custom made for the Thanksgiving table.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with a variety of dishes, including roasted poultry, grilled salmon, charcuterie, and light pasta dishes. Serving it with a light chill enhances its bright acidity and fruit-forward profile.
