GAMAY NOIR, ANDREW LANE 2004 NAPA VALLEY - 4 1/2 stars

"Full bodied, intensely flavored, and lighlty oaky; a Gamay with toasty, spicy, berry-like flavors, and medium length. Excellent value and a very fine version of this somewhat rare varietal. 50 year old vines."

"Andrew Lane Gamay Noir is really lovely, definitely in the correct style of Beaujolais with perhaps a hint more weight - very balanced and perfect for summer."

“We will be encouraging those looking for Pinot Noir to try this on for size. Andrew Lane Gamay Noir is definitely a contender – if not a runaway favorite – for the Napa Valley Red Wine Buy-of-the-Year.”