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Nouveau

Arroyo Seco Gamay Noir

Folktale Nouveau is a vibrant red wine crafted from the Gamay Noir grape variety, hailing from the picturesque region of Arroyo Seco. This wine embodies a light body with bright acidity and a high fruit intensity, making it a refreshing and approachable choice for any occasion. The Gamay Noir grape thrives in the unique microclimate of Arroyo Seco, resulting in a wine that is lively and fruit-forward, bringing a touch of elegance to every sip. Folktale Nouveau captures the essence of the region with its pronounced fruit flavors and delightful smoothness, making it a delightful addition to any wine enthusiast's collection.

Tasting notes:


Cranberry, Cherry, Strawberry

Cranberry

Cranberry

Cherry

Cherry

Strawberry

Strawberry

Pairs well with:


Roasted Chicken, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Grilled Portobello with Peppercorn Sauce

Region:


Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco

Lying in the middle of the Salinas Valley, the under-appreciated Arroyo Seco AVA is a beacon of cool-climate winemaking in Monterey County. Its vineyards—especially those to the east—are buffeted for much of the day by cold Pacific winds and shrouded by fog. This combines to give Arroyo Seco an extremely long growing season. Soils throughout the AVA are stony, and these stones absorb sunlight to provide additional heat to the vines. While winemakers face a challenging growing environment, the effort is worth it, as the area produces superbly balanced Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling; intriguing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon perform well in the western part of the AVA.

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