Gamay is the major red grape in the wine region of Beaujolais, but the two words are often used interchangeably. Technically a part of Burgundy, Beaujolais is generally not given the same respect ...

Gamay is the major red grape in the wine region of Beaujolais, but the two words are often used interchangeably. Technically a part of Burgundy, Beaujolais is generally not given the same respect as ...

Without a doubt, the most iconic grape grown in that region is gamay. Typically, red wine made from gamay is fairly acidic, mildly tannic, and often has cherry, berry, floral, and spice notes.

simple and celebratory wine are not warranted — I’ll happily continue to use the occasion to sing Beaujolais’ general graces, which also means praising Gamay, the grape used to make red ...