| Rating | 96 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Gamay |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13.6% |
| Price | $39.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
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| Review Updated | 2025-11-10 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Gamay , Pinot Noir
Division Winemaking Company Gamay Noir ‘Gala’ 2024 Review
Founders Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris worked with Gamay while studying winemaking in France, and thought it would thrive in Oregon. After starting the small, urban winery in 2010, Division started working with the grape in 2011, and is now one of the largest makers of Gamay in the state. In addition to a few juicy, entry-level Gamay wines, Division explores the potential of this grape with distinct, single-vineyard wines. This particular bottling comes from the Jubilee Vineyard in the Willamette Valley’s Eola-Amity Hills area. The result is a deeply expressive wine bursting with red fruit character. Stewed raspberries, cherries, and cranberries are sprinkled with freshly cracked black pepper and a melange of herbs. This shows the complexity of Gamay, and is a truly enjoyable wine to drink.
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