2017 Beaujolais Nouveau Tasting

Join Pastoral for a casual tasting with our Beverage Director and Certified Sommelier - Kit Hamlen, who will sample the 2017 Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais Nouveau paired with French cheeses and chat about all things Gamay. About the winery: For the last 130 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach to vineyard maintenance and winemaking. Only natural products are used in the vineyard and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines are meant to be drunk young, are fresh and subtle. This 2017 vintage was cooler than in years past, slowing grape maturation yet the bunches were uniform, pretty and smaller berries with a deep concentration in hue. Though they picked later than usual - first week of September - the harvest was successful! The bottle will retail for $14.99.