Friday Limerick: Homage to Gamay From Reader Rob Van Leer!

I love the enthusiasm! My friend and loyal blog reader Rob Van Leer from Atlanta has put his rapier wit to the test and composed the lovely wine limerick below. Inspired by Carol's (his wonderful wife) enjoyment of a Beaujolais tasted Monday, Rob has provided us with this fun composition...

Friday for Gamay

An oft overlooked grape is Gamay.
Its greatest fame lies in Beaujolais.
The wine is not serious,
But the aroma leaves you delirious,
And chases your troubles away!

Couldn't have said it better myself! Please submit your limericks to me and I'll post them up on Friday for all to see!

The Wine Inspiration: Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
Vintage: 2009
Where's it From: Beaujolais, Burgundy
The Grape: 100% Gamay
Price: $10.99

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Friday Limerick: Chateau du Donjon Rose

Ok, so I polled my Facebook users (please join my Wine For Normal People Page so you can get regular updates!) and it seemed to go over pretty well, so here's the newest idea. I'll still do my weekly post on wine in-depth, but I'm going to add a Friday wine limerick or haiku.

I'll get the ball rolling and then I would love for you to participate! Send me your entry, I'll review it (nothing dirty please) and if I love it, I'll post it on the blog with credit to you! Here's my first one:

Ode to Chateau du Donjon Rosé

To refreshing Rosé we say "Ahhhhhh...."
Especially when from Minervois
Light red, tastes like staw- and raspberry
Crisp acid was fab, not contrary
Donjon we toast your terroir!

The Wine: Chateau du Donjon
Vintage: 2008 (it's a little old, don't buy Rosé that's more than a year old, I messed up)
Where's it From: Minervois (pronounced: min-hare-vwah), in Southern France
The Grapes: 40% Syrah, 40% Cinsault, 20% Grenache
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