2006 Gamay Noir Napa Valley

Once the most abundant grape grown in Napa Valley, this Burgundian cousin of Pinot Noir has all but vanished from the landscape. In fact, it was the frst wine ever made by Robert Mondavi, long before Cabernet Sauvignon reached its Holy Grail status. Ours is sourced from a small block of ffty year old vines skirting Garnett Creek at the base of Mount St. Helena – one of the last remaining plantings of this historic grape in California.

With its bright fruit and approachability, Gamay is often regarded as the quintessential summer wine. As close to white as red gets, it’s a natural progression for the rosé drinker. But for all its light-hearted charm, this is far from “Nouveau.” Likened to the esteemed Cru Beaujolais, it shares the favor profle and mouthfeel of Pinot Noir, trading dried cherry for ripe bing cherry, strawberry and raspberry, punctuated with a hint of spice.

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