November 20th is National Noveau Beaujolais Day! Noveau Beaujolais is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is fermented for just a few weeks then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. This “Beaujolais Day”, or “Beaujolais Nouveau Day” sees heavy marketing from the producers, with races to get the first bottles of the vintage to different markets. The great thing about Noveau Beaujolais is it is not expensive! You do not have to worry about the wine coinsures buying it all up as quick as it hits the shelves.. if anything they would snob it.. but nonetheless, Noveau Beaujolais is a pretty tasty wine – sweet and fruity and goes great with tons of foods! Even foods you can get from restaurant delivery!
Noveau Beaujolais is best served with a slight chill or heck, pour it over ice! It is not one of those wines you need to cherish that with age gets better. Drink that bad boy up because in just a mere few months it will start losing its fresh fruit flavors but is good for up top a year, which will bring you right back to National Noveau Beaujolais Day!!!
The best foods to order for delivery with your Noveau Beaujolais are simple foods like mac and cheese, pork tenderloin sandwich, basket of fries, and even Thanksgiving Dinner!!! Makes a Great gift and drink! Next time you order restaurant food delivery and have a bottle of Noveau Beaujolais on hand.. let us know what you ate with your bottle!