Now this is some good Beaujolais! The Domaine des Chers Julienas Vieilles Vignes from Arnaud Briday. 100% Gamay from vines averaging 65 years of age in the hillsides of Julienas, Beaujolais, France. The wine is whole bunch fermented using carbonic maceration and matured in … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Save 47.5% on 93-Point Moulin a Vent
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INSIDER DEAL! Bellenos Rosé of Gamay - A Burgundy Bargain
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. A highly recommended wine that uses the Gamay grape in the most delicious way, save 43% on the Bellenos Rosé of Gamay for the next … [Read more...]
Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly - Great Gamay
A smooth, balanced and very drinkable cru Beaujolais, the Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly. 100% Gamay from Cote de Brouilly, one of the ten cru appellations in the Beaujolais region of France. … [Read more...]
Chateau de Pizay Morgon – Quite Lovely
More tasty Gamay from one of the Beaujolais crus, the Chateau de Pizay Morgon. Bulk Buy! Gamay from 45 year-old vines in Morgon, Beaujolais, France. 25% of the wine is aged in new oak casks with the other 75% in stainless steel. … [Read more...]
Mari Vineyards Gamay Noir – Unexpectedly Delicious
Another surprisingly delicious Gamay from an unexpected place, the Mari Vineyards Gamay Noir from Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan. 100% Gamay from vines just four years old in the Jamieson Vineyard in Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan. The wine was aged for 10 months in 300L … [Read more...]
Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Les Violettes - A Simple Pleasure
Looking to branch out from Pinot Noir? Try Gamay. The Barton & Guestier Beaujolais Les Violettes is a good place to start. 100% Gamay Noir from Beaujolais, France. The wine is matured in vats for a short period of time and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Gonc 1 Gamay - One Of A Kind
Gamay Noir from Slovenia? An unexpected combination that is startlingly delicious. The Gonc 1 Gamay. 100% Gamay from 20-55 year old vines in a single vineyard in Stajerska, Slovenia. The wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels and the grapes are farmed … [Read more...]
90 Plus Cellars Lot 158 Beaujolais - The Good Stuff
We haven't always been big fans of Beaujolais, but the 90 Plus Cellars Lot 158 is definitely the good stuff! Gamay from the villages of La Chapelle de Guinchay and Romaneche-Thorins in the northern part of Beaujolais, France. (Most inexpensive Beaujolais, by contrast, … [Read more...]
Georges Duboeuf Morgon Domaine des Versauds Beaujolais - A Beauty of a Beaujolais
100% Gamay from Morgon, Beaujolais, France. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $15. From the bottle: "Full, rich, palate-pleasing flavors of cherries and kirsch personify this domaine Cru. 13.0% Alcohol" I have to admit that I'm not a fan of the whole Beaujolais … [Read more...]
Georges Duboeuf Brouilly - Simple, Jammy and Good
100% Gamay from Brouilly, Beaujolais, France. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $12. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "A wine to be enjoyed when young, Brouilly is fresh and supple with aromas of plum and blackberry. 13.0% Alcohol" As we mentioned in … [Read more...]
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages - A Strawberry-Banana Jam-a-rama!
100% Gamay from Beaujolais, France. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy CRT/tanaka for review purposes. From the bottle: "There are 38 villages entitled to the name Beaujolais-Villages. This wine is tender, wonderfully fruity with the aroma … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Muscadet and Beaujolais - Drinking Wine the Convicted for Grape Way
The following is a guest post by Jason Cohen who blogs at Convicted for Grape. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading Jason's blog with his entertaining writing style and his emphasis on lesser known grapes so I asked Jason to introduce us to a few under-appreciated varietals that … [Read more...]