Grenache/Rhone Blends
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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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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2005 / 750 ml.
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Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2007 / 750 ml.
France | Southern Rhône | Châteauneuf-du-PapeItem #58270Purchase 2007 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape, a red wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Southern Rhone in Rhone in France, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2010 / 750 ml.
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Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache
2003 / 750 ml.
Australia | Fleurieu | McLaren ValeItem #39943Purchase 2003 Clarendon Hills Kangarilla Grenache, a red wine from McLaren Vale in Fleurieu in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2003 / 750 ml.
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Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2006 / 750 ml.
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Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois
2007 / 750 ml.
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Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Reine des Bois
2010 / 750 ml.
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Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2009 / 750 ml.
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Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Reservée
2006 / 750 ml.
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