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Good Natured
2020 Merlot Gamay Noir, Niagara Peninsula VQA

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Canadian Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Canada
Alcohol: 13%
85 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$10

Good Natured
2020 Merlot Gamay Noir, Niagara Peninsula VQA

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Canadian Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Canada
Alcohol: 13%
Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of cherry wood shavings, milk chocolate, and roasted nuts with a lean, crisp, dry light-to-medium body and an even, buoyant finish that presents impressions of cherry pastry with fine tannins and light oak flavor. Aromas of cherries and toast compliment the lean freshness of this Niagara blend.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: New World
Aroma Aroma: cherry wood shavings, milk chocolate, and roasted nuts
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with impressions of cherry pastry
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Aromas of cherries and toast compliment the lean freshness of this Niagara blend.
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The Producer

Andrew Peller LTD.

The Producer
697 South Service Road
Grimsby, ON L3M 4E8
Canada
1 905-643-4131
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Other Canadian Red

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
There are numerous reds produced in Canada from three primary regions: British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. Among the best wines are Bordeaux varietal-based wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Ontario, as well as Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir from British Columbia.

Thanks to the cool climate, most Canadian reds have good natural acidity and structure along with subtle spicy and herbal notes. While some can age for a decade, most are meant for relatively short term consumption (three to seven years).

Good Natured 2020 Merlot Gamay Noir, Niagara Peninsula VQA rating was calculated by to be 85 points out of 100 on 8/3/2021. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.