November 20,2014

Today November 20,2014 is Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2014.

The first wine of the season is upon us from Beaujolais region of France. Just weeks after harvest Beaujolais Nouveau wine is bottled and ready for sale. Each third Thursday in November is celebrated in France marking Beaujolais Nouveau Day.

Beaujolais Nouveau wine is from the Gamay grape grown in the Beaujolais region of France.

The wine is made using the carbonic maceration method which results in juicy fresh fruit filled wine that is easy to drink. However, this wine is best drunk sooner than later as it loses its freshness within 8 months.

Lets pop that cork and celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2014.

Here are a couple of names you should try

Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau  ERP $9

Despres Domaine de la Madone Beaujolais Nouveau  ERP $12