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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. Alain Jaume & Fils Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras 2009 / 750 ml.

    Alain Jaume & Fils Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Vacqueyras
    RP91SP90ST89+
    Item #65562
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    $18.99
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  2. Alain Jaume & Fils Les Valats Rasteau 2009 / 750 ml.

    Alain Jaume & Fils Les Valats Rasteau

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Southern Rhône | Rasteau
    RP90+SP90
    Item #64868
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    $19.99
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  3. Andezon Cotes du Rhone 2009 / 750 ml.

    Andezon Côtes du Rhône

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
    RP91
    Item #63773
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  4. Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Sommelongue 2009 / 750 ml.

    André Brunel Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Sommelongue

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Rhône | Côtes du Rhône
    Item #67546
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  5. Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Sabrine 2009 / 750 ml.

    André Brunel Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée Sabrine

    2009 / 750 ml.

    France | Rhône | Côtes du Rhône-Villages
    RP89SP89
    Item #63283
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  6. Artazuri Tinto 2004 / 750 ml.

    Artazuri Tinto

    2004 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Navarra
    Item #38086
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  7. Atteca Old Vines 2008 / 750 ml.

    Atteca Old Vines

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Calatayud
    ST90RP88WE87
    Item #57369
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    $15.99
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  8. b.b. de Exopto 2007 / 750 ml.

    b.b. de Exopto

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Spain | Rioja
    RP90+ST89
    Item #52870
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  9. Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec 2009 / 750 ml.

    Beckmen Vineyards Cuvée Le Bec

    2009 / 750 ml.

    United States | Central Coast | Santa Ynez Valley
    RP89SP90OT88
    Item #65543
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  10. Bitch 2009 / 750 ml.

    Bitch

    2009 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Barossa | Barossa Valley
    Item #65131
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