Chateau Grand Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Gamay Noir Reserve, 2018

The Gamay Noir Reserve spent 40 months in oak compared to 8 for the Gamay Noir Limited. And it is priced at $32 compared to $18 for the Limited. Regardless of price, I prefer the Limited.

Medium deep red. Sweeter and darker cherries and plums compared to the Limited. Black pepper, dark chocolate, coffee. Rich, oaky finish but a bit lacking in acidity.