Valdiguie was once widely and incorrectly marketed as gamay, the red grape variety seen in the Beaujolais district of Burgundy. It is true there are similarities, especially in this latest vintage from J. Lohr. The wine is soft and supple on the palate, with a lush mouthfeel and bright red and dark berry fruit aromas. It’s a beautiful Indian summer red because it is delicious when chilled, and come Thanksgiving it’s a seriously good match with roasted turkey or game birds.
J. Lohr, Monterey (California) Valdiguie 2011
By Robert Whitley