At one minute past midnight on the third Thursday in November, the French release their annual Beaujolais nouveau wines, but why wait? If you are a fan of this tradition, then you will love this Gamay: light and lively with great tropical fruit, some pepper, and a very slight hint of effervescence on the finish. Sip on its own or with finger foods on book club night! Serve it slightly chilled at 13-15ºC. (northof9finewine, Feb 2011)

Lovely addition to Thanksgiving dinner. Lightly chilled, of course. Would make good picnic wine!