Winemaker Notes
Grenache wants you to love it. First, there's fruit. Tons of it. Rich, lush strawberry aromas swirl around brighter red raspberry notes. It's fresh fruit with some fruit leather for depth. Red licorice makes an appearance. There's plenty of spice—cinnamon, cardamom, and, maybe, a touch of sage—in a rich, creamy mouthful with a finish that goes on forever.
Pair this Grenache with ham, Middle Eastern fare, spicy lentils, or Cajun food.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
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