Description
Brothers, Roger & Bob Gamache, came from four generations of agricultural farming and in 1982 they decided to establish roots in the Columbia Valley located near the White Bluffs.By focusing on the unique interaction of soil, climate and vines, they have grown premium grapes for many highly acclaimed Washington State wineries over the years.In 2002, the brothers decided it was time to showcase the vineyard site by establishing Gamache Vintners winery. With acclaimed consulting winemaker and friend, Charlie Hoppes, they were able to carry on the legacy by taking the pure expression of the fruit and the essence of the vineyard to create the Estate and Heritage series. Featured vineyards and viticultural growing regions in Washington State; Gamache Vineyard (Columbia Valley), Champoux Vineyard (Horse Heaven Hills), Ciel du Cheval (Red Mountain)
Gamache Vintners Nicolas 2010
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
Cabernet Sauvignon makes up half of this blend from Gamache and Champoux vineyards, with the balance Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Coffee, vanilla, herb and cherry aromas lead to dark-fruit and barrel-spice flavors that linger. The wood is up front but plenty of good things are going on. Score – 91. (SEAN SULLIVAN, Wine Enthusiast, 11/1/2015)
Gamache Vintners Tasting Note
The 2010 Nicolas is one of our limited release barrel select blends in our Heritage collection featuring both award winning fruit from Gamache Vineyard and Champoux Vineyard. This gorgeous Bordeaux style blend honors Nicolas Gamache, the first member of our family to forge the path from France to the New World in 1654.
Wino World Tasting Note
The Nicolas is one of our barrel-select, limited-release Heritage Collection wines that uses both Gamache and Champoux fruit. This gorgeous Bordeaux blend is deep violet in color with intense aromas of dried fruit that precede candied fruit and allspice. The palate offers hints of cherry, blackberry and spicy herbs. medium tannins gracefully lead to a velvety finish.
Awards
Gold Medal – The Fifty Best “Best Washington State Bordeaux-Style Blends”, New York, NY
