A Tour of Wine Grapes: Grenacheî
Grenache/Garnacha: France & Spain's flagship red. Medium body, low tannin/acid. Red fruits, spice, pepper. Key in GSM blends & Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Serve 60-68°F, decant 30 min.
Grenache/Garnacha: France & Spain's flagship red. Medium body, low tannin/acid. Red fruits, spice, pepper. Key in GSM blends & Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Serve 60-68°F, decant 30 min.
2013 McPrice Myers ‘Beautiful Earth’ Red Blend ($42) When I was looking for a good wine to accompany a recent meal, I noticed this Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre (GSM) from Paso Robles and grabbed it. Upon pouring it, I immediately noticed that this GS...
2014 Secastilla Granacha ($39.99) The vineyards in the Secastilla Valley lie in the far north-eastern part of Spain, near the border with France. This region provides a Mediterranean micro-climate for growing grapes. Secastilla is a hidden valle...
2013 Wild Horse GSM ($12) This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (GSM) from Wild Horse is medium-light in body with a soft mouthfeel, candied red fruit flavors, and light tannins. When served slightly chilled, at cellar temperatures, it’s a v...
2013 Rabbit Ridge Allure de Robles Rhône Style Blend ($6)  This Rhône style blend is a perfect fit for Behind the Cork ™ - Wine of the Week. It’s affordable, it’s attainable and it’s a ni...