Showcasing the best of
northwest wines and
the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
northwest wines and
the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions. Showcasing the best of northwest
wines and the awareness of pacific
northwest wine regions.
Oregon Gamay: New Wines to Discover
Published by: Decanter
Published: August 24, 2017
Author: Anne Krebiehl
Vivid cherry fruit, pepper and ample freshness: that is Oregon Gamay. This often overlooked grape is finding authentic expression in the temperate climate of America's Pacific Northwest, where Oregon's volcanic and sedimentary soils, its sunny days and strikingly cool nights are proving a perfect home.
Once outlawed in Burgundy, and more recently derided as unserious for its high volumes of Beaujolais Nouveau, Gamay carries reputational baggage. Nonetheless, in the right hands, especially hands that have crafted Pinot Noir, it can make hauntingly perfumed and age-worthy wines.
Click below to read about the top five Oregon Gamay wines to try.
For the complete story see: Decanter
Once outlawed in Burgundy, and more recently derided as unserious for its high volumes of Beaujolais Nouveau, Gamay carries reputational baggage. Nonetheless, in the right hands, especially hands that have crafted Pinot Noir, it can make hauntingly perfumed and age-worthy wines.
Click below to read about the top five Oregon Gamay wines to try.
For the complete story see: Decanter