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Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. After way too many moves, she has recently landed in Northern California where she is compiling an unofficial roster of dog-friendly tasting rooms.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Gamay is a black grape variety that typically produces dry and red fruit-forward red wine. It is most well known as being the signature grape variety grown within the Beaujolais region of France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This grape variety is known to ripen early and produce high yields, thus it does quite well in both moderate and cool climate wine-growing regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most moderate-climate Gamay is light-bodied, with elevated acidity and little to no tannin structure<\/a>. This makes Gamay varietal wines exceptionally easy to drink, yet at the same time it makes them poor candidates for bottle aging. The majority of Gamay wines should be consumed as soon as possible in order to get the best flavor and freshness out of the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gamay has been grown in a number of fashions since ancient Roman times around Central France. Today, winemaking processes have advanced to the point where we feel we've discovered how best to help Gamay reach its optimal flavor potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In important growing regions such as Beaujolais<\/strong><\/a>, soils consist of large concentrations of granite and schist, particularly in the northern part of the region, with limestone more common in the south. These soil types influence the growth and characteristics of the Gamay grape, which is naturally high in acidity. To balance this acidity and enhance the wine's fruity profile, carbonic maceration and fermentation are often employed. This winemaking technique helps reduce the perception of acidity in the final product, resulting in wines that are vibrant and approachable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin the process, grapes are hand-harvested to preserve the bunches and ensure that the skins are not broken, which occurs frequently with mechanized harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whole grapes are then added to stainless steel or cement vats, where they are then sealed and pumped with additional carbon dioxide. Under the weight of gravity, the grapes at the bottom of the container are systematically crushed, releasing additional carbon dioxide and natural yeast. The remaining 2\/3's of the mixture ultimately ferments with little contact to the grape skins, ensuring that the final product has minimal tannic content (making it easier to drink). In addition, carbonic maceration helps ease the noticeability of the acidic side of the Gamay grape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Worth noting is that a number of Beaujolais Crus<\/strong><\/span><\/a> have begun to implement more traditional Burgundian styles of winemaking in an effort to add more complexity to what is typically an easy-drinking, young red wine. Premium producers are now incorporating more oak aging which is helping to extend the life and flavor of these wines. At the same time, they're becoming more reminiscent of Red Burgundy wines, which are typically made with Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a red wine, Gamay is about as low as you can go in terms of calories. Your typical 5-ounce pour of Beaujolais Nouveau (Gamay) will run you about 114 calories, though this can vary by a 10 point margin<\/strong><\/em>. Slightly older and or oak-aged wines, or those made by Beaujolais Cru producers could be up to 130 calories per 5 ounce pour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of Gamay alcohol levels (otherwise known as ABV), you can typically expect between 10.5% -- 12.5% ABV<\/strong>, though some New World winemaking practices may exceed this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Written By Greig Santos-Buch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Greig Santos-Buch is a Co-Founder at Winetraveler.com and a WSET 2 Merit wine writer. He works with several brands focusing on experiential and immersive-style travel. In his spare time, you can find him hiking with a bottle of Cabernet Franc in his backpack or scuba diving trying to talk a reef shark into trying Swiss wine.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional images courtesy Wan Fiore Project<\/a> and Tiny Farm House<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","post_title":"Gamay","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"gamay-wine-grape-characteristics","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-22 14:04:22","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-22 18:04:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=grape&p=2824","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":4755,"post_author":"43","post_date":"2018-09-17 17:04:35","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-17 17:04:35","post_content":" Pinot Meunier is the ultimate Jan Brady: it\u2019s always overlooked. It is, however, the secret behind Champagne<\/strong><\/a>, and it\u2019s also bottled as a still wine under several aliases like Meunier and Schwarzriesling. In fact, it most recently has been termed only Meunier throughout Champagne which is an indication that this name will replace Pinot Meunier in the future.<\/p>\r\n Although a mutation of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier is known for adding bright fruit to Champagne blends. Its name \u2013 Meunier in French \u2013 means \u201cmiller\u201d, which is a reference to a flour-like dustiness that appears on its leaves.<\/p>\r\n Since it isn\u2019t often bottled as a single varietal, it can be a little tricky to nail down. It\u2019s a high-acid, cool-climate grape so it tends to yield lighter and fruitier wines. One the nose, expect bing cherry, raspberry, strawberry, minerality, and forest floor. On the palate, the berry notes are braced by acidic zip with a dusting of earthy, mushroomy notes. When blended in Champagne, it adds in that fruitiness and aromatics to Pinot Noir\u2019s depth and Chardonnay\u2019s richness. Interestingly, blanc de noirs Champagnes tend not to be 100% Pinot Meunier because they do not to hold up to long distance travel as well as Pinot Noir-blended versions do. Pinot Meunier is often compared to Gamay due to its light and bright nature. Consider it the more quaffable Pinot than Noir is.<\/p>\r\n Pinot Meunier pairs well with poultry \u2013 think roasted chicken, duck, or turkey \u2013 or grilled pork. For vegetarian dishes, it works well with mushroom-based recipes like a vegetarian mushroom stroganoff. It would be the perfect wine to work with traditional Thanksgiving meals based around turkey and roasted fall vegetables.<\/p>\r\n Pinot Meunier is prevalent throughout Champagne and makes up about 40% of plantings there. Since it\u2019s actually a mutation of Pinot Noir, it is often debated whether it should be considered a varietal on its own, but at this stage, it warrants individual consideration since it is grown and valued separately from its ancestor. Outside of Champagne, it is a minor planting in the nearby Loire Valley where it is most often blended in to make sparkling wines.<\/p>\r\n RELATED:<\/strong> 2 Day Itinerary For Exploring The Champagne France Wine Region<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n Beyond France, Pinot Meunier can be found in Germany where it\u2019s known as both M\u00fcllerrebe (\u2018m\u00fcller\u2019 means miller so it\u2019s also a reference to the dustiness on its leaves) or Schawrzriesling. The latter is misleading because it means \u2018black Riesling,\u2019 but it is not related to Riesling at all. Within Europe, Pinot Meunier can also be found in Austria and Switzerland, neither of which are surprising since their cool climates tend to mean they cultivate grapes similar to those of German and cooler parts of France.<\/p>\r\n Among New World wine producing regions, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and California have all seen experimentation with Pinot Meunier. With trends learning towards lower alcohol wines, Pinot Meunier is gathering a little cult following that predicts more experimentation in the future.<\/p>\r\n Check out some of these Pinot Meunier and Pinot Meunier-based blends from around the world: <\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\nOur classic tasting features five wines and a seasonally rotating family style lunch menu at our Heritage Tasting Room. The tasting fee is waived with the purchase of two bottles, or become a member of our Wine Club to have up to four tasting fees waived.
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\r\nLegacy Tasting & Tour<\/strong>
\r\nThis tour explores our a winemaking facility and barrel room as you learn more about our soils, clones, varieties and the Stoller legacy. Complete your experience with a tasting that includes our Legacy wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie.
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\r\nDiscover the history of the Pacific Northwest as you taste wines made from some of the oldest vineyards in the region. Indulge in a specially curated flight of our small-batch History Wines alongside a cheese and charcuterie board as you learn the stories of these esteemed vineyards and the people who started them.
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\r\nGastronomic Tasting & Tour<\/strong>
\r\nExplore the seasonal sensory components of pairing food with wine. Start your experience by touring our Reserve Winery and get a behind the scenes look at the winemaking process. Then, indulge in a specially curated flight paired with seasonal creations inspired by five of our estate wines as you overlook our vineyard.
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\r\n\r\nCommonly referred to\u00a0as the \u201cnoble grape\u201d or \u201cred burgundy,\u201d Pinot Noir is a blue-tinged\u00a0grape variety\u00a0that\u2019s classified under\u00a0the\u00a0vitis vinifera\u00a0species of grape vine. This fussy grape\u00a0makes a popular red wine and originates from Burgundy, France<\/a><\/strong>. A French designation, the word\u00a0\u201cPinot\u201d translates to \u201cPine,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0as a reference to the way the grapes cluster together on the vine, similar to a pinecone.\u00a0\u201cNoir,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0also French,\u00a0translates to \u201cblack\u201d<\/strong>, referring to the color of the dark, thin-skinned grape.\r\n\r\nIN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \t
<\/a>What Does Pinot Noir Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nTypically, younger Pinot Noirs taste less complex, and red fruit notes tend to be the most prominent. As Pinot Noirs age, their complexity is enhanced, revealing more earthy and smokey mineral notes.\r\n\r\nPinot Noir classically displays bright red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, plum, currant, and pomegranate notes. Warmer climate Pinots tend to lean more towards richer black cherry. Secondary notes typically include gravel, chalk, mushrooms, earth, spice, and light oak.\r\n
<\/a>Pinot Noir Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFor many, Pinot Noir is an any-occasion wine. It\u2019s light enough that it can be enjoyed throughout the summer months and can be paired with almost any fish. Pinot Noir is also diverse enough in flavor that it works well with some meats and cheeses.\r\n\r\nPinot works beautifully with classic French dishes like cassoulet or soupe \u00e0 l\u2019oignon gratinee. Lighter Pinots can also work with salade Ni\u00e7oise.\r\n\r\nPinots pair well with heavier fatty, oily fish, like salmon and sardines as well as aged cheddar and gouda. It\u2019s become a favorite for holiday meals with roasted turkey or ham along with the many side dishes like roasted vegetables and gravies.\r\n
<\/a>Climate and Terroir for Pinot Noir<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nA red, fickle grape, originating and made famous in Burgundy, France, Pinot Noir is now grown in many countries around the world. In fact, Burgundy almost exclusively grows Pinot Noir as its sole red wine grape variety. Needless to say, they\u2019ve gotten pretty good at it over the years!\r\n\r\nPinot Noir vines require soil that is both aerated and drains well for optimal growth. These vines are typically rooted in soil with high concentrations of gravel, chalk, and\/or clay. Climate-wise, the vine needs warm (but not hot) sun-filled days and crisp cool evenings with minimal weather variation before harvesting.\r\n\r\nThe grape itself has a thin skin (hence low tannins), which unfortunately makes it easily susceptible to disease and rot. All things considered, winemakers must watch their crops closely. Even the most experienced Pinot Noir winemakers can have trouble growing this variety, though some terroirs make for easier cultivation than others.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nRELATED:<\/strong> Taste Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley, Which is on Burgundy's Parallel<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n<\/a>How is Pinot Noir Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDue to the high acid, Pinots can age for many years, particularly when from cooler climates like Burgundy. In fact, the age-worthiness of Burgundies is why they remain highly sought-after and collectible wines year after year.\r\n\r\nWhen Pinot Noir grapes are overripe, the resulting wines lack the acidity necessary for aging. That doesn\u2019t mean these can\u2019t be enjoyed immediately because they\u2019re typically very approachable!\r\n
<\/a>Try these gorgeous expressions of Pinot Noir from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Crafting and Growing Gamay Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Gamay Wine Calories and Alcohol Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPinot Meunier Grape Variety & Wine Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Food Pairing Pinot Meunier<\/h2>\r\n
Wine Growing Regions for Pinot Meunier<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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