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Grenache/Rhone Blends

Grenache (Garnacha) Wines

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Grenache (formally Grenache Noir) is one of the world’s most widely planted red grape varieties, yet the name is only faintly familiar to the majority of wine drinkers. It is the dominant grape in the famed spicy wines of France’s southern Rhône, with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan filling in the blend. Grenache is much cherished in those sunny vineyards, especially in the handcrafted beauties of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it achieves its greatest heights. In one of its more affordable incarnations, red Côtes-du-Rhône, Grenache is the quintessential bistro wine and has been adopted as the beloved everyday red of many a wine enthusiast.

Grenache thrives in a hot, dry Mediterranean type climate, ripening with high sugar levels and producing wines with potential alcohol levels of 15–16%.  Much like California Zinfandel, these wines are fruity and soft on the palate, almost liqueur-like in texture, with low tannins and acidity. Grenache benefits greatly from blending with a sturdy grape like Syrah or Tempranillo, both of which add tannin and acidity to the soft, fleshy grape. In Australia, these Grenache blends are labeled simply “GSM” (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvèdre).

With careful vineyard management, low yields and good winemaking, Grenache can be intensely concentrated, with gobs of red berry fruits made complex what the French call “garrigue” — a savory, fresh herb characteristic scented with sage, thyme, lavender and rosemary.

Grenache reputedly originated in Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and suitably for its friendly, open character, it is often used as a blending grape, notably in the wines of Priorat and Rioja. In Italy, Sardinia claims to be its birthplace; they call it Cannonau, and it produces that region’s finest red. California has its own band of fans called the “Rhône Rangers,” a group of winemakers devoted to increasing the popularity of Rhône-variety grapes.

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  1. Capcanes Lasendal Garnatxa Barrica 2007 / 750 ml.

    Capçanes Lasendal Garnatxa Barrica

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Montsant
    Platinum
    Item #59423
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    $11.99
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  2. Cave de Rasteau Ortas Prestige Rasteau 2004 / 750 ml.

    Cave de Rasteau Ortas Prestige Rasteau

    2004 / 750 ml.

    France | Rhône | Côtes du Rhône-Villages
    Platinum
    SP90
    Item #49218
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    $16.99
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  3. Cesca Vicent Priorat 2008 / 750 ml.

    Cesca Vicent Priorat

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Priorat
    Platinum
    Item #65453
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    $16.99
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  4. Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone 2007 / 750 ml.

    Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône

    2007 / 750 ml.

    France | Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
    Platinum
    ST89+SP90RP92
    Item #56319
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  5. Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005 / 750 ml.

    Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    2005 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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    RP90ST90SP90
    Item #49215
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  6. Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2005 / 750 ml.

    Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

    2005 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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    RP93ST93SP91
    Item #49216
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  7. Domaine du Grand Prieur Vacqueyras 2009 / 750 ml.

    Domaine du Grand Prieur Vacqueyras

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Vacqueyras
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    SP90
    Item #63251
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  8. Domaine Giraud Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003 / 750 ml.

    Domaine Giraud Tradition Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    2003 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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  9. Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006 / 750 ml.

    Domaine Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    2006 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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    RP91+RP91OT91ST88
    Item #51075
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  10. Domaine la Lorentine Lirac 2003 / 750 ml.

    Domaine la Lorentine Lirac

    2003 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Lirac
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    SP85
    Item #35677
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