The ‘07s are still coming out and the ones that will emerge over the next 6-8 months will be the monster wines that should be well worth the wait. This Gamay will be released sometime in July, and it will have been worth the wait. Now, when it comes to Gamay you expect a certain degree of fruitiness and this one certainly has that, but it’s the extra kick that makes this one so good. The nose is spiced black cherry and vanilla, while the palate proves that this wine ain’t messin’ around: black fruit, spicy oak, toasty notes and big tannins (from ageing in barrel 15-18 months). The finish is where (for lack of a better term), the balls kick in, with long flavous of black cherry and a welcome smokiness. This ain’t your light and fluffy Gamay, what’s more it has an ageing potential of 5-7 years. Price: $24.95 – Rating: ****½