Both are 2009 reds, one from Beaujolais and one from the Loire. Brun Terres Dorrées, “L’Ancien,&# 2009 is a wine to make converts of Beaujolais haters. It’s a blend of gamay and pinot noir, made in a natural style. As is the nature of such lists, they generally skew to the fine and rare. The J.-P. wine picks MORE >>

The key is to choose a red wine that is low in tannin, which explains why Beaujolais from the thin-skinned Gamay grape, often is the prime red candidate for chilling. Chilled red. It sounds like an oxymoron. Or something that would get your membership revoked at the club. But, in fact, it works. Here are three reds worth a chill. MORE >>

Other goodies too, like Gonon St Joseph, Brick House Gamay, Binner Pinot Noir.what fun! And it happened to be Beaujolais Week, all wines $9 by the glass or $45 for the bottle. I'm talking about Lapierre, Descombes, Desvignes, Tete, and various other superstars of Beaujolais. I'm not going to sugar-coat it for you, folks. MORE >>

They are simply making good wines using a grape that is traditional to the area, wines that will appeal to folks who already are interested in Loire Valley reds, Beaujolais,you know, not big and powerfully extracted huge reds. The end of the year holidays are already here, and although it is a joyous time, it can also be a stressful time. MORE >>

Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages, 2009 France The grapes (Gamay) are gently crushed, an extended maceration of 12-20 days gets you the extraction of color and tannins, then aged in French oak for 8 to 10 months. I'd like to thank Kristen and her good friends for helping me taste this flight of wine picks for Thanksgiving. MORE >>