Red Blends from Loire, France

Winemaker Notes

Vivacious but not vacuous is probably the best way to describe Gamay grown in the Loire Valley. It certainly can have a nervy tang but when it is done right it can make for a joyous evening if a somewhat less than celebratory morning-after. Thomas blends some Cabernet Franc into his Gamay to make Maupiti, a more seductive and seriously fun Loire Valley red than we’ve seen in a while. Three glous on the glou-glou meter. Hand harvested, whole cluster, natural yeast fermentation in French oak vats, 15 day maceration. 8-12 months in conical French oak vats.

Food Pairing 

Pairs well with tartar of red tuna and red berries but also with Grison beef marinated in olive oil and lemon.