Beaujolais's grape, grown on marine sediment in Oregon. Almost nobody does this. Brick House has since 1992.

Doug Tunnell planted Gamay on Ribbon Ridge when the idea was close to heretical — and it worked for a geological reason:the marine sediments of Ribbon Ridge share much in common with the rolling hills of Beaujolais, including low soil pH and an abundance of mica/silica. Same grape, same instincts, new address.

The estate is the real story here.Brick House Vineyards has been Demeter Biodynamic certified since 2005, farming 45,000 vines on the southeast-facing slopes of Ribbon Ridge — a commitment that began when the first Pinot Noir vines went into the ground in 1990, with the Gamay Noir planted in 1992.

Tasting notes

• Colour: bright, transparent red — you can read a label through it
• Nose: crushed raspberry and dark cherry with garrigue, cracked pepper and wild herbs
• Palate: medium-bodied and crunchy, with earth-laced red fruit
• Finish: silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, spicy lift

House form for reference: the previous release showed savory aromas of red cherry, blackberry, garrigue, leather and cracked pepper; medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with crunchy, earth-laced flavors, framed by silky tannins and vibrant acidity with a long, spicy finish.

Why it's in the cart

• Certified biodynamic, estate-grown — an estate producer of organic and Demeter Certified Biodynamic™ Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay Noir
• Tiny production — Brick House Gamay typically runs in the low hundreds of cases
• Critically loved across vintages — the 2023 earned 95 points from Vince Simmon at Wine Review Online
• The most versatile bottle on your rack — a perennial favorite, Gamay Noir complements traditional holiday dishes from roast turkey to succulent dressing

Perfect with

Roast chicken, charcuterie, duck confit, mushroom tartine, burgers, Thanksgiving in its entirety. Serve with a 20-minute chill — 55–60°F.