2024 Stoller Vineyard Gamay Noir
NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER
Lush and expressive, this Gamay Noir opens with layered aromas of cherry, plum, blackberry, and red currant, accented by violets and fresh sage. Hints of lavender and gingerbread add warmth and aromatic intrigue. The palate is fruit-forward and generous, offering a rounded, slightly weighty texture balanced by juicy acidity. Silky, fine-grained tannins carry the vibrant red fruit through a long, flavorful finish that remains poised, balanced, and effortlessly drinkable
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Vintage Overview
We are forever grateful the 2024 vintage provided near-perfect fruit quality. Warm temperatures and a heat spike in May initiated early flavor development. June brought cooler weather, causing bloom two weeks later than usual. By summertime, the diurnal swings of more than 35 degrees created concentrated flavor with balanced acidity in the fruit. Mid-August presented an unusual rain event, giving the vines a healthy drink of water. As we started harvest, Mother Nature presented incredible, sunny days with crisp nights, ensuring our fruit was cold and berries were intact through destemming and fermentation. We knew this year would be special while walking the vineyard, and the wines reflect this exceptional vintage.