Today is Beaujolais Nouveau Day.

Of the many grapes and wine varieties that fill out the annual wine day calendar , none has achieved the popularity that this annual holiday — dedicated to the first release of a wine from the current vintage — that this one has.

These are young, fruity wines made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of eastern France, which celebrate the new vintage and are a symbol of festivity.

They are generally also a solid partner for many of the dishes that will be prepared on Thanksgiving, and the bevy of leftovers that will be put out for days afterward.

Per wsetglobal.com, the origins of Beaujolais Nouveau can be traced back to the early 20th century. Winemakers would ferment Gamay grapes quickly after harvest to create a light, fresh wine. The early

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