First Wine of the Harvest Beaujolais Nouveau Gamay

The wine looks very dark and smells it, too. Blackberry aromas dominate the nose and palate, with a fair amount of complexity in the forms of minerality. A grapey taste stands front and center with shades of earth showing nicely. The finish is plain and unfettered by nuance. It's good this year, but it’s still not a wine to think too much about, it's a wine to absent-mindedly swirl and sip over good conversation.

DeBeouf Nouveau

This is Bojulais Nuevo. Better than last few years. Surprisingly long finish.

Light and fruity. Not much body.

Good for Turkey Day, but far from the best Beaujolais I've had.

Too sweet for my taste, but went over well with the guests.

Fruity and light. Perfect for the holiday meals.

What one would expect from nouveau Beaujolais. Young and fruity - well balanced.

Available once a year, Thursday of November. Can be bought at Trader Joe's.

Serious fruit. Green apple jolly ranchers!