Gamay Noir has long been one of my favourite grape varieties since I started drinking reds; Ontario wineries seemed to be able to do them justice. But these days Gamay has taken a backseat to much more stylish varietals and the same care and consideration, that was once there, isn’t being imparted on this once noble grape (even the French are poo-pooing the Beaujolais grape, literally). Thankfully Featherstone has renewed my love for Gamay with this lush wine. The nose is multilayered with black cherry, black raspberry, red fruit and a hint of light cedar. On the palate, the same flavours recur as suggested by the nose – and, as the wine warms in the glass some red licorice appeared, hiding in the background somewhere behind the sour black cherry foreground. This was a very pleasant easy drinking Gamay, that could be served with or without chill, and it’s well worth the price.