Fresh, Honest, and Effortlessly Drinkable: 2022 Gamay Noir from Vasanti Estate Winery
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Fresh, Honest, and Effortlessly Drinkable: 2022 Gamay Noir from Vasanti Estate Winery

April 18, 20262 viewsBy Lidia Didriksen

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The 2022 Gamay Noir from Vasanti Estate Winery is the kind of wine that doesn’t try to be complicated—and that’s exactly why it works.

First impression: fresh red fruit. Think cherry and raspberry.

It’s light to medium in body, smooth on the palate, and easy to drink without feeling boring.

There’s a little hint of spice and something slightly earthy in the background, which keeps it interesting.

This isn’t trying to copy Beaujolais. It feels more like a clean, modern take on Gamay grown in the Okanagan Valley.

Bright, focused, and just structured enough to handle food.

The 2022 vintage gives it a bit more backbone than you might expect.

Still very drinkable, but not just a “chill and forget” kind of wine. It has a bit of grip, a bit of tension.

Food-wise, keep it simple. Roast chicken, grilled pork, pasta—nothing too heavy. It’s a wine that works best when you don’t overthink it.

Overall, this is Gamay done right: fresh, balanced, and honest. Easy to like, but not forgettable.

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Wine Details

Price (NOK)275 NOK
Price (CAD)$40 CAD
Not available at Vinmonopolet

Region

Okanagan Valley

Lidia Didriksen

Passionate about sharing the incredible world of British Columbia's wine country with readers in Norway and beyond. The Okanagan Valley, with its unique terroir, warm summers, and cold winters, produces some of the world's finest wines.