I love grenache. I love it alone, and I love it blends. I love old vines, and new. I love grenache as an ice (seriously!) and as a rose.

Picture of Grenache noir grapes from a vineyard in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Why?

• 1. Grenache has nice body, heft, weight.
• 2. Grenache is supple and rich.
• 3. Grenache has lots of strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry fruit.
• 4. Grenache can have a nice spicy kick to it!
• 5. Grenache has a pretty rosey garnet color.
• 6. Grenache goes great with pink and white meats like lamb, pork loin, salmon, but you can also enjoy it with a beef stew.
• 7. Grenache blends well with other wines.

One of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties on the planet, grenache vines get better with age.

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