Malivoire has really got a handle on this all-estate fruit Small Lot Gamay, which spend 6 months in barrel; well 70% of it does anyway, the rest sits in stainless steel to retain freshness. A lovely mix of cherry and raspberry on the nose, while the palate shows a red cherry fruit but with some black fruit creeping in and with more aggressive white pepper notes (when compared to the Alive Gamay) … combine all that with the long finish and you have another stellar performance from Small Lot Gamay. Kudos to Malivoire’s winemaking team once again. Price: $19.95 – Rating: **** ½