Rating 94 2020 Top 50  
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.2%
Price $36.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2020-11-23

Perfect For

Chilled Red Cravings, Drinking Outside the Lines, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Gamay, Merlot , Pinot Noir

Thacher Shell Creek Vineyards Highlands District Valdiguié 2018 Review

Love Pinot Noir and Beaujolais, but looking to step outside the wine box? This is your new new. It was once called Napa Gamay, but is actually from southern France. But what's important is that it's awesome. Bright berry fruit with vibrant acidity and slight soil and cinnamon vibe are all in your face and balanced as all get-out. Chill this bottle down a bit, and sip it slightly chilled with good friends and some legit nibbles, like local cheese and meats, and you'll be coming back to this wine ...  often.

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Thacher Shell Creek Vineyards Highlands District Valdiguié 2018
Love Pinot Noir and Beaujolais, but looking to step outside the wine box? This is your new new. It was once called Napa Gamay, but is actually from southern France. But what's important is that it's awesome. Bright berry fruit with vibrant acidity and slight soil and cinnamon vibe are all in your face and balanced as all get-out. Chill this bottle down a bit, and sip it slightly chilled with good friends and some legit nibbles, like local cheese and meats, and you'll be coming back to this wine ...  often.

Reviewed On: 11-12-2020
94
POINTS
Thacher Shell Creek Vineyards Highlands District Valdiguié 2018
Love Pinot Noir and Beaujolais, but looking to step outside the wine box? This is your new new. It was once called Napa Gamay, but is actually from southern France. But what's important is that it's awesome. Bright berry fruit with vibrant acidity and slight soil and cinnamon vibe are all in your face and balanced as all get-out. Chill this bottle down a bit, and sip it slightly chilled with good friends and some legit nibbles, like local cheese and meats, and you'll be coming back to this wine ...  often.

Reviewed On: 11-12-2020