Matt Berson & Angie Reat
Love & Squalor
Gamay Noir - 2018
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Gamay, the grape of France’s Beaujolais, is an awesome new addition to Love & Squalor’s lineup. It’s one of a handful of exciting new Gamay bottlings that have cropped up in the valley in recent years, hopefully bringing an end to the grape's long history in the U.S. of being overlooked, misidentified and misunderstood. Matt’s approach is part nouveau (partial carbonic fermentation) and part old school (18 months in neutral oak) to produce a wine that feels both spontaneous and polished.

Love & Squalor
Willamette Valley, OR