
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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Yalumba Tri-Centenary Vineyard Grenache 2015Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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A Tribute to Grace Vie Caprice Vineyard Grenache 2015Grenache from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Herman Story Late Bloomer Grenache 2015Grenache from California
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No Girls La Paciencia Vineyard Grenache 2015Grenache from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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John Duval Annexus Grenache 2015Grenache from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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Bodegas Aldonia 100 Rioja Garnacha 2015Grenache from Rioja, Spain
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Potek Winery Tierra Alta Syrah 2015Grenache from Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva 2015Grenache from Sardinia, Italy
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Herman Story On The Road Grenache 2015Grenache from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Sparkman Wonderland Grenache 2015Grenache from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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The Withers Grenache 2015Grenache from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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Alto Moncayo Veraton 2015Grenache from Spain
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Hentley Farm Grenache 2015Grenache from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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A Tribute to Grace Shake Ridge Ranch Vineyard Grenache 2015Grenache from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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