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Top 5 Grenache/Garnacha at the LCBO
Domaine Lafage Cuvée Nicolas Vieilles Vignes Grenache Noir 2021, I.G.P. Côtes Catalanes
Roussillon, France
354191
Bastide Miraflors Syrah/Vieilles Vignes Grenache 2022, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Roussillon, France
320499
If I Could Buy Only One – May 24th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the May 24th release, which one would it be and why?” Torre Mora Scalunera Etna Bianco 2023, Sicily, Italy$32.95, Medovino ImportsSara d’Amato – This week I find myself captivated by a volcanic jewel from the lofty slopes of Mount Etna–a high elevation-born carricante […] More
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Four delicious courses, seven exceptional wines. Join us for a delightful evening at La Palma for the Oreno Dinner. Join winery owner Alberto Moretti and WineAlign’s Michael Godel in a four course tasting menu paired with seven outstanding wines from Tenuta Sette Ponti. Indulge in a culinary experience as you savor exquisite wines paired perfectly with a specially crafted […] More
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Grenache (pronounced GREN-ASH aka Garnacha) ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France. It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, but it needs careful control of yields for best results. It tends to lack acid, tannin and colour, and is usually blended with other varieties such as Syrah, Carignan and Cinsaut. Grenache is the dominant variety in most Southern Rhône wines, especially in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where it is typically over 80% of the blend. In Australia (as is often the case in France as well) it is typically blended in "GSM" blends with Syrah and Mourvèdre. Grenache is also used to make rosé wines in France and Spain, notably those of the Tavel district in the Côtes du Rhône. And the high sugar levels of Grenache have led to extensive use in fortified wines, including the red vins doux naturels of Roussillon such as Banyuls, and as the basis of most Australian 'port'. In Sardinia, the grape is also present, but identified under the name Cannonau.
