GAMAY

VARIETAL: A fruity, floral, and sometimes earthly light-bodied red that is the main variety planted in Beaujolais.  Outside of France, Gamay has a small but devoted following.  One of the red wines that pairs with all manner of dishes from sweet and sour salmon to beef stroganoff or sesame tempeh. 

PROFILE:  Pomegranate, blackberry bramble, violet, potting soil, and banana. 

LIKE GAMAY, ALSO TRY:  Zweigelt, Pinot Noir & Nerello Mascalese.