
Valdiguie
Learn about Valdiguié — taste profile, popular regions and more …
Valdiguié is native to Southwest France but also maintains a fairly substantial history in California. Given its high-yielding capacity, Valdiguié became very popular during the Prohibition. Until 1980, Californians called it Napa Gamay because of its similarities to Gamay as a finished wine. But in that year, a French ampelographer, Pierre Galet correctly identified it as Valdiguié and not Gamay. Today it still grows in pockets of respected appellations throughout the state. In France it is also goes by the name of Gros Auxerrois.
Tasting Notes for Valdiguié
Valdiguie is a dry red wine, and with its floral aromatics and vibrant notes of pomegranate, cherries, strawberries, and earthy spice, it makes for a great red to serve slightly chilled on a hot day.
Perfect Food Pairings for Valdiguié
Pair Validigue with mild cheeses and paté, barbecued chicken, sausages, roasted turkey or duck, or serve slightly chilled solo on a warm summer afternoon.
Sommelier Secrets for Valdiguié
In France, Valdiguié also goes by the name of Gros Auxerrois.
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2008Valdiguie from Central Coast, California
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Major Wines Valdiguie 2019Valdiguie from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2010Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2013Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Broc Cellars Valdiguie 2013Valdiguie from North Coast, California
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Broc Cellars Valdiguie 2014Valdiguie from North Coast, California
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Buena Vista Count's Selection Valdiguie 2014Valdiguie from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Broc Cellars Valdiguie 2015Valdiguie from North Coast, California
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Buena Vista Count's Selection Valdiguie 2013Valdiguie from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2017Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2018Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Cruse Wine Co. Valdiguie Nouveau 2019Valdiguie from Suisun Valley, North Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2006Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Buena Vista Count's Selection Valdiguie 2015Valdiguie from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Forlorn Hope Al Frediani Valdiguie 2012Valdiguie from Napa Valley, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2004Valdiguie from Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2003Valdiguie from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Winc The Bluffer Valdiguie 2016Valdiguie from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Folk Machine Valdiguie 2013Valdiguie from Redwood Valley, Mendocino, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2000Valdiguie from Central Coast, California
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Buena Vista Count's Selection Valdiguie 2012Valdiguie from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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The Bluffer Valdiguie 2017Valdiguie from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2013Valdiguie from Central Coast, California
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Paul Mathew Vineyards Turner Valdiguie 2011Valdiguie from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
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