Beaujolais Nouveau 2014 has arrived! ...and right on time this year.
Harvesting in the Beaujolais region took place under extremely favorable conditions and lasted three weeks, finishing at the end of September.
The year 2014 was characterized by a hot and sunny spring and good conditions for optimal flowering temperatures in early June. August saw a drop in temperature and rainy spells, slowing down the ripening of the grapes; however, an Indian summer with long sunny days and cool nights allowed grapes to mature steadily, reaching optimum maturity before harvesting.
The 2014 Beaujolais Nouveau exhibits typically for the style aromas and flavors of raspberry, banana, strawberries fruit and floral notes of poppy flower and violet, but with more saturation of color and polyphenols than previous two vintages.
Beaujolais Nouveau is not a wine to sniff, swirl and contemplate too much—rather a light-hearted wine to enjoy in a relaxed way. It should be served slightly chilled as an aperitif or to complement a variety of dishes like grilled meats, pastas and roasted pork and poultry. It is the perfect complement to the holiday turkey meal. Do not miss out on a great holiday wine!
The following three Beaujolais Nouveaux are available at most ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores today (Thursday, November 20th):
Jean Saint Honoré $8.99
Rochecorbière Vieilles Vignes $8.99
Atanas Nechkov, Central Florida wine supervisor
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