This is what good wine from the Grenache grape tastes like

Grenache Noir (Garnacha in Spain) produces lively wines with rugged aromas of blueberries, black cherries, roasted nuts, honey, pepper, herbs, and spices. Because Grenache is not particularly tannic or acidic, it's best enjoyed young. As Grenache ages, it develops notes of leather, a warning that the fruity flavors will fade, never to return.

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Grenache requires a warm, dry climate with abundant sunshine. It grows in French and Spanish vineyards along the Mediterranean Sea. For a long time, Grenache had a less than stellar reputation, not least because of the mediocre quality that Spanish winemakers, in particular, were sometimes willing to bottle.

Grenache's reputation is improving. The dark red, high-alcohol wines that have been produced for hundreds of years in Priorat, Catalonia, are experiencing a true revival. Demand for these deep-red, complex, powerhouses is enormous.

In France, Grenache grows in the Rhône Valley and is often used, along with a range of other grapes, in Château-Neuf-du-Pape. Further south, in Roussillon, it is the main ingredient in sweet Vin Doux Naturels such as Banyuls and Maury. In Tavel and the Languedoc, winemakers are making a vibrant rosé from it.

And, of course, several New World winemakers have also enthusiastically embraced this "new" red powerhouse. Australians are probably the most advanced and enjoy blending Grenache with their Shiraz or making their own "port" from it.

We currently have eleven wines made from the Grenache grape in our range. You can view our Grenache wines here.