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If I Could Buy Only One – April 26th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the April 26th release, which one would it be and why?” Hidden Bench Rosomel Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2022, Ontario, Canada$29.95, Mark Anthony GroupDavid Lawrason – I have long been a fan of the oak aged semillon-sauvignon blancs coming from the old vines of […] More
Buyer’s Guide to Vintages April 26th Release
Pinot Globe-trotting, Victoria of Oz and a Gaggle of Good Buysby David Lawrason with notes from Megha Jandhyala, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel and John Szabo Election news dominates the media space — but reporting on this is not our job, thankfully. Ours is to find very good wines that bring joy and lighten the load, […] More
If I Could Buy Only One – April 12th Vintages Release
We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the April 12th release, which one would it be and why?” Viña Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Leyda Valley, Chile$18.95, Philippe Dandurand Wines LtdJohn Szabo -In the spirit of a (rather cool) spring, my only one this week is Viña Leyda’s […] 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.
