Its Beajolais Nouveau time!!
What is that you say? Beajolais is a red wine that is only shipped from France to other parts of the world once a year. In fact, French law requires that the wine be released on the third Thursday of November every year. The wine originates from the Burgundy region, where there are about 3,600 Beajolais growers.
The wine is made from 100% Gamay grapes, which have a thinner skin. This produces a lower tannin level. (Tannins are what give red wine that sort of "bite")
Wine experts are especially excited about it this year because it is expected to be the best vintage in the past 50 years, as all growing conditions were perfect! That said, this is generally not a wine to be aged. It is generally recommended to drink this wine within 12 months of bottling. There are some exceptions to this for some of the Crus.
Serve this wine slightly chilled to bring the young, fruity flavors forward.
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Would they have this a Surdyk's? Going to check and if so, bring it up Black Friday ;)
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