
Grenache
Learn about Grenache — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Enjoying great glory across a variety of appellations, Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While it can make a charmingly complex single varietal wine, it also lends well to blending. Grenache plays an important role in the blends of Priorat and in the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Côtes du Rhône. The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic Grenache (there called Cannonau) whereas in California, Washington and Australia, Grenache has achieved popularity both flying solo and in blends.
Tasting Notes for Grenache
Grenache is a dry, red wine that is typically full-bodied and interestingly light in both color and tannins. Grenache produces wines that are loaded with strawberry, cherry blackberry, purple plum and in the richest examples, even cocoa, black tea or licorice.
Perfect Food Pairings for Grenache
Despite its bold flavors, Grenache has very mild-mannered tannins, which makes it eminently quaffable on its own, yet easy to match with food. Grenache is the ultimate barbecue red, pairing happily with lamb chops, pork loin or tri-tip. Grenache’s low tannin level ensures that it will not easily be fazed by a bit of spice.
Sommelier Secrets for Grenache
Sardinia is often revered for its association with a long and healthy life. Residents of the Italian island often live well into their 90s and beyond, crediting this to their antioxidant-rich red wines, like Cannonau, along with their healthy Mediterranean diet and low stress lifestyle.
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Torbreck Les Amis Grenache 2003Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- V
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d'Arenberg The Derelict Vineyard Grenache 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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Yangarra Estate Vineyard Old Vine Grenache 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- WE
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Domaine Famille Ligneres Cabanon de Pascal 2003Grenache from Languedoc, South of France, France
- WE
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Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Grenache (torn labels) 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2003Grenache from Spain
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Tintara Reserve Grenache 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WE
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Borsao Tinto 2003Grenache from Spain
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Las Rocas Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2003Grenache from Spain
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Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 2003Grenache from Sardinia, Italy
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Vina Alarba Old Vines Grenache 2003Grenache from Spain
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Yalumba Old Bush Vine Grenache 2003Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Artazu Artazuri Garnacha 2003Grenache from Spain
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Ey Vigne Las Collas Grenache 2003Grenache from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Argiolas Costera 2003Grenache from Sardinia, Italy
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Alto Moncayo Moncayo 2003Grenache from Spain
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Sine Qua Non Li'L E 2003Grenache from Central Coast, California
- RP
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Domaine Lafage Grenache Cote Sud 2003Grenache from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Jaffurs Grenache Stolpman Vineyard 2003Grenache from Central Coast, California
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Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja 2003Grenache from Spain
- RP
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M. Chapoutier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac 2003Grenache from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Clarendon Vineyard Grenache 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- WE
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Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache (torn labels) 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache (scuffed labels) 2003Grenache from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Yalumba Tri-Centenary Vineyard Grenache 2003Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS