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Half the age of the vines

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The grapes this wine is crafted from come from vines that are over 70 years old, bottled without filtration, when the moon is in the correct quarter.

As an appellation, Morgon is considered by many to be the most ‘noble ‘ of those from the Beaujolais region. What is more, a great Beaujolais with structure and length is said to “morgonne”. This celebrated Cru is the fruit of two factors :The Gamay grape variety (a black-skinned berry with white juice) and the very specific soil made up of decomposed granite and crumbly schist that it grows in. Deep garnet robe. 10 months in oak develops the red fruit aromas. Serious tannin structure and a complete, long finish.

There’s a lot of power and depth to this wine.

Picked for our anniversary. Rather than going out, it was a lovely stay at home dinner for two.

MORGON – MICHEL GUIGNIER CANON 2020

$35.99 regularly $39.99

12.5% Alcohol

UPC: 03760216570014

One to cellar one to drink now

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Located on the south-east mid-slope of the Saint-Amour vineyard in the lieu-dit of “Les Billards”. Piedmont soil and old alluvial deposits; heavy clay with some areas over very deeply weathered granite

In the cellar, the vinification is semi-carbonic and lasts between 12 to 15 days. A weighted grill keeps the cap submerged in the fermenting juice, which gives a very gentle extraction of tannins. The wines are aged in cement tanks.

This bright Gamay from a single estate is full of juicy red fruits and light tannins.  Deep and full bodied… almost tangy.  Marvelous balance and a long, complex finish.

Some cellaring would let the tannins soften up and this would certainly be one to put down for a few years.\

SAINT AMOUR – DOMAINE DES BILLARDS HERITIERS LORON 2019$27.99 

14.5% Alcohol

UPC: 03298660029715

The Colour of Summer

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The South Okanagan a couple of years ago was full of a cool, wet May and June that slowed the grape growth but things really  blossomed when summer got underway.  Healthy canopies gave the vines a chance to respond to the great growing weather.

It’s a beautiful blend of  65% Gamay Noir, 35% Merlot 

Don’t bother grilling veggies. But, Start making the potato salad when you crack the bottle, the salmon will only take 12 minutes at 400 F.

It would go great with kalameri too.

Sandhill Rose 2021

$20.99

12% Alcohol

UPC: 00058976501212

Lonely, but loved

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There isn’t a lot of Gamay grown in BC, but it is one of the most popular grapes around the world – often grown to be part of a blend.


We are starting off Mystery Case #15 with this VQA red from the Middle Bench, near Keremeos.  They have been organic farming their Robin Ridge vineyard since 1997.


Reviewers say “red licorices” flavours.  …fellow imbiber asks “What about gummy bears flavours?”


Treehouse homemade Chilli the first night and prune/fig stuffed pork tenderloin the second night.  All went down well with this elegant and crisp Gamay made from organic grapes, estate grown.  There is an easy and very well balanced finish.

We will have to watch out for others in their repertoire.


ROBIN RIDGE – GAMAY ORGANIC 2020

$23.99

14% Alcohol

UPC: 00626990155027