Tasting notes, March 12, 2022; Grenache…Blanc & Noir

                     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. 
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