Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Columbia Gorge
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Gorge.
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Binational Oregon-Washington AVA on the Columbia River, nicknamed "a world of wine in 40 miles". Spectacular diversity: 30+ grapes across microclimates (cool maritime west, warm continental east). Fine Pinot Noir to the west with notes of cherry, undergrowth, raspberry and spice, silky tannins. Taut Riesling (lemon, white apple), aromatic Gewürztraminer (lychee, rose).