Julien Sunier is one of the rising stars of Beaujolais. He makes wines naturally from organically managed vineyards, and this is a brilliant expression of Gamay. It’s from a single…
Gamay Focus, 3 – Orofino 2013, Similkameen Valley, BC, Canada
For number 3 in this Gamay focus, we are heading to the Similkameen Valley in Canada’s British Columbia. It was served at a small dinner I attended last night in…
Gamay Focus, 2 – Metrat La Scandaleuse 2013
I’m going to begin focusing on Gamay a bit over the next few months, because it’s an underdog grape that really intrigues me. So, here we go, with the first…
Gamay focus 1, RPM, a serious Gamay from California
Gamay is happening. Officially. Here’s a really interesting one from California. RPM is a collaboration between Nathan Roberts and Duncan Arnot Meyers of Arnot-Roberts, and Raj Parr of Sandhi Wines/Domaine de…
A couple of Beaujolais Villages that I liked
Gamay is a grape that intrigues me. And I reckon that Beaujolais is getting better. It’s high time I did a proper visit to the region. Here are a couple…
Les Terres d’Ocre Saint-Pourcain, a delicious Gamay Pinot blend
Located in the Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain actually has more in common with the Maconnais than the Loire, with Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir the main varieties. (You can read more about…
Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorées Côte de Brouilly 2013
Gamay. A variety that I’m growing to love. I remember Kermit Lynch memorably describing Beaujolais as ‘the one night stand of wines.’ His point: not every wine has to be…
Video: Arnaud Aucoeur Beaujolais Villages Vieilles Vignes 2012
Just loved this Beaujolais Villages. Here’s my tasting note, and a video of me tasting it. Cracking value. Arnaud Aucoeur Beaujolais Villages Selection de Vieilles Vignes 2012 Beaujolais, France 12.5%…
In Canada, Monday evening with some diverse wines
After a full day of tasting, and the fabulous helicopter ride, it was time for beer. So Bill Zacharkiw and John Szabo, my partners in crime (PICs), ended up in…