This is one of the most famous of all Beaujolais. It’s from the estate of the late Marcel Lapierre, now run by his son Matthieu, who has now been involved…
In New Zealand, day 1: Wanaka, Central Otago – Maude and Rippon
I’m back in Central Otago, for my fourth visit. I’m slowly beginning to understand a little about this remarkable wine region, and yesterday saw a lovely set of visits to…
Gamay focus 19, du Grappin Fleurie 2014
I love this. It’s a Fleurie made by the talented Andrew Nielsen, Aussie ex-pat and micronegoce based in Beaune. In 2015 he made more Beaujolais than Burgundy, and he’s enthused…
Gamay focus 18, G Spot Vin de…France 2014 Beaujolais-Villages
This wine is from France Gonzalvez, who works in Beaujolais. Even though it’s labelled Vin de France, it isn’t. She uses Vin de … France because of her first name,…
Gamay 17, BK Wines et Le Grappin Les Deux Fous Gamay
This delicious Gamay is a collaboration between Brendon Keys of BK Wines (he’s based in Australia’s Adelaide Hills) and Andrew Nielsen of Le Grappin (in Burgundy). It’s made from 90…
Gamay 16, Pearl Morissette Cuvée Mon Unique Gamay 2013 Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara, Canada
I’ve reviewed the wines of Niagara (Canada) winery Pearl Morissette before. I’ve been lucky to visit three times, and I love the brave, creative approach of Francois Morissette, who’s making…
Gamay 15, Domaine de Fa Beaujolais en Besset 2014 – from Graillot
A couple of years ago, northern Rhone producer Graillot bought a couple of parcels of vines in Saint Amour, Beaujolais. They made their first wines in 2014, including this wine….
Gamay focus 14 – Bow & Arrow Gamay 2014, Oregon
Bow & Arrow is a relatively new Oregon winery. It’s located in Portland where Scott and Dana Frank, the people behind it, work in the wine business. These urban wineries…
Gamay focus 13: Thibault Liger-Belair Moulin a Vent Les Rouchaux 2011
This is a really interesting Beaujolais from Thibault Liger-Belair, who has taken his Burgundian approach to the Gamay grape. I’ll let him explain his journey: I have made a part…