Curious Synonyms: Napa Gamay, Gamay 15, Gros Auxerrois, Brocal. Nerd Alert: Red grape primarily grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France but it is also grown in California. Until 1980 it was called Napa Gamay until DNA testing validated it was a different grape. It’s a high yeilding, low alcohol with fruity flavors but…
#157 – Cesanese – 343 Grapes Left
It had a thin mantle of mixed red and black fruit but nothing as main character. It wad a light wine with tamed tannins and…
#156 Maturana Blanca – 344 grapes left
we start looking at a very beautiful golden color. One would think it was an older wine. I will say this, typical of great riojas, this wine needed time to open up.
#105 Brachetto – 395 grapes left
The wine started with a little frizzante that dissipates rather quickly. The color is on the lighter side of red and the aromas are truly sweet.
#104 Prunelart – 396 grapes left
This wine had a beautiful violet color and on nose as well. Even on palate. I got reminded of Chowards, a violet flavored gum .