Spencer Holtan

8.8

Very clear, mild yellow green tint in the glass. Fruit with floral undertones on the nose, green apples, pears and honeysuckle. Very balanced, sweet and acidic, more tree fruit on the pallet with a slate and gravel minerality.

I paired this with a green coconut curry and it really brought out the tree fruit notes. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

8.8

Ruby in the glass with a moderate violet tint. Black cherries and graphite on the nose, with a slight bell pepper spice at the end. Red cherries, blackberries and liquorice flavours lead into a smooth finish. Fruit forward with high acidity makes for a balanced glass that feels lighter than it should. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

9.0

Fresh raspberry, violet and a light pepper spice on the nose. Decently high acidity and a dry mouth feel. Red currants and plum up front fade into a hint of cola before a long finish of smoke and caramel. — 7 years ago

Spencer Holtan

9.5

Scarlet and mahogany in the glass, much darker than previous gamays I've encountered. A full bouquet of earthy strawberries, plum and violet on the nose. Fruit forward and a nice acidity, red cherries fade into a smooth black currant finish.

Originally paired this with chicken pad thai and it was amazing. A glass on its own is still very drinkable but food really makes this shine. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

8.0

Deep red with moderate purple hues. Red berries and dessert spices on the nose. Raspberries and a hint of bitter chocolate finish with a bell pepper spice. Soft tannins with a smooth finish. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

8.5

Pale garnet in colour; translucent from rim to core. Sour cherries, sandalwood and vanilla on the nose. Medium body, dry with surprisingly balanced acidity. Plums, figs, cedar and fresh leather make up a long rolling finish. — 7 years ago

Spencer Holtan

7.6

Soft crimson in the glass; translucent with minimal purple. Dark berries, plum and a faint hint of banana on the nose. Boysenberry, oregano, and mild desert spices taper off quickly into a less than satisfying finish.

Most likely better paired with food. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

7.6

Pale, translucent red in the glass. Oregano, raspberries and earthy notes. Highly acidic with sour cherries, with an earthy banana undertone. A salty finish that definitely needs to be paired with food. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

9.0

Deep ruby with purple hues in the glass. Blueberry, Eucalyptus and sweet tobacco on the nose. More blueberry up front with hints of milk chocolate, vanilla and white pepper to finish. Overall quite sweet, but drinks well. — 6 years ago

Spencer Holtan

9.6

Deep gold in the glass. Dandelion greens and lime leaf on the nose. Green apple and Asian pear notes fade into a honeydew finish. This feels like it would be great with a few years to mature. — 7 years ago