The Glory of Grenache
2019 Ridge Grenache Blanc On sale for $31.99 | Adelaida / Paso Robles / California 77% Grenache Blanc, 18% Picpoul, 5% Roussanne Planted on limestone, the Grenache Blanc for this bottling is aged in a variety of vessels – 90% of which are a combination of used oak and concrete, the balance a small amount of new American barrique. |
2020 Manissy Tavel On Sale for $14.99 | Tavel / Southern Rhone Valley / France 60% Grenache, 30% Clairette, 10% Syrah Dense and rich, winemaker Florian Andre fashions this classic Tavel, which upholds the appellation’s Rose reputation. Powerful and balanced. |
2012 Fontbonau Cotes-du-Rhone On sale for $19.99 | Montbrison-sur-Lez / Southern Rhone Valley / France 95% Grenache, 5% Syrah Old vines, low yields and a particular dedication to quality are the hallmarks of this decidedly complex Cotes-du-Rhone. Grilled herbs and black currants dominate. |
2017 Pala Cannonau Riserva On sale for $27.99 | Sardegna / Italy 100% Cannonau Cannonau is the Sardinian name for the Grenache varietal. The wines produced from the varietal on the island exhibit a certain wildness and spice. |
2019 Conreria Black Slate “Escaladei” On sale for $21.99 | Priorato / Catalonia / Spain 80% Grenache with Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan An elegant style of Priorat, the Escaladei cuvee from importer Eric Solomon reflects the slate soils and warm growing conditions of its origin. |