Eliane Amherd - vocals and guitars
Amanda Ruzza - bass
Rosa Avila - drums
Bashiri Johnson - percussion

music&lyrics by Eliane Amherd

From the song cycle "LA DÉGUSTATION" by Eliane Amherd: a musical wine tasting featuring Swiss wines from the Valais region.
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Find out about Swiss wine from Valais www.lesvinsduvalais.ch

GAMARET
An early grape, productive and disease-resistant. Initially planned to add color to blended wines but was soon discovered to be a great soloist. Developed in 1970 by André Jaquinet as a cross between Gamay and Reichensteiner.
Nose: Aromas of black fruit, spices.
Mouth: Very rich in color, dense yet lively, black fruit aromas over slightly spicy, grainy tannins.

LYRICS
GAMARET
music and lyrics by Eliane Amherd

flames of desire
born to get higher
born to be free

in the spirit of 1970
this is when you came to be
purple haze and blackberry

in the spirit of 1970
this is when you came to be
colorful and peppery

you were meant to blend
but you set yourself free
no one could deny
your density

you were meant to blend
but you rather stand out
you’re a tough mother…
other wines better watch out

you were meant to blend
deep purple child
your color is bold
driving other wines wild

you were meant to blend
such a peppery tease
you’re so resilient
standing your ground with ease

flames of desire
born to get higher
born to be free