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Wine Details
Price:
$14.95 per bottle
Description:
Aromas include black cherries, violets and spices, while ripe red berries, black pepper and notes of licorice hint at the palate. Strong tannins and a warming alcohol effect create an excellent wine paired with dark chocolate and a romantic evening by a crackling fire.
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Varietal Definition
Gamay:
The red grape of Beaujolais. Vinified by a process known as 'macération carbonique'* if produces light, fruit driven wines for early consumption. At home in the granite hills of Beaujolais it is a vigorous producer but susceptible to rot. Sometimes blended with Pinot Noir under the appellation 'Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains'. Also grown quite extensively in the Loire Valley notably in Touraine.
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