Cave de la Cote - Gamaret - Vaud, Switzerland

Producer Profile
Cave de la Cote is one of the larger producers in Switzerland (which would still make them fairly tiny in the wider wine-growing world). They’re effectively a coop of hundreds of very tiny family growers without the infrastructure to make their own wine. This is a single-varietal release from Cave de la Cote is made very classically with a perfect touch of oak aging.

Tasting Notes
Blackberry, raspberry, black cherry, crushed herbs on the nose. Moderate tannin, moderate acid, nice long finish. Blackberry, black fruit, cacao nibs, tobacco, crushed red flowers on the palate. The chocolate characteristics really come out as you sit with it.

Pairing Suggestions
Steak or other rich red meat rubbed with coffee. Grilled or braised veggies on the side.