2020 Clendenen Family Valdiguie ‘G-15’ Shell Creek
A densely colored wine, our Gamay has a varietal aroma of rose petal and ripe strawberries joined by flavors of Maraschino cherries with a mild note of pomegranate. It has good acidity and structure, though very enjoyable now, resulting in a vibrant, mouth-filling, complex wine that is fun to drink.
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Au Bon Climat has always been interested in trying something new. Through the grapevine we would hear of interesting varieties and Gamay 15, also known as Valdiguié or Napa Gamay, came to our attention about 10 years ago. Our adventure into Gamay 15 has been fun and promising. It is a red varietal that is grown primarily in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Its vibrant fruit character, expressive personality, and easy drinking format earned this varietal a place in the Clendenen Family lineup.
Our adventure into Gamay 15 has been fun and promising. The resulting wine is mouth-filling and complex. It should get even better for a few more years. Why do we call it G-15? Valdiguie is a red wine grape grown primarily in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, where it is generally known by the alias Gros Auxerrois. In California it has been known as Napa Gamay or Gamay 15, they opted for the latter.
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