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Grenache 🍷 Grenache (grenn-nosh) is also known as Garnacha in Spain. More than 90% of Grenache is grown in either France or Spain, with Italy and the U.S. making up much smaller fractions. Grenache is used in the French Rhone GSM blends (Grenache,...
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 GSM ...
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 valley ...
Bodegas Ochoa Calendas Rosé ($12) This is another wonderful offering from the Navarra region of Spain. This rosé of Garnacha (70%) and Tempranillo (30%) is bright cherry red in color and has a beautifully soft mouth-feel. This rosé is produced by ...
2016 El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Old Vine Garnacha ($14) This wine is from the Valley of Valdizarbe, D.O. Navarra, in Spain. One of Navarra’s most historical viticultural areas. The grapes are from vines planted over 80 years ago. After the Garnach...
2016 Inurrieta Mimaó Garnacha ($18) The northern Spanish wine region of Navarra is known for its beauty and diverse terrior, with vineyard filled with Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and beyond. This Garnacha is just another fine example from this r...
2017 Bodegas Castillo de Monjardin La Cantera Garnacha ($12) This Garnacha is from the DO Navarra region of northern Spain that is known for its beauty and diverse terroir. It is sourced from 70 year-old vines on the estate’s “La Cantera” vineyard,...
2010 Viñas Del Vero Secastilla Garnacha ($40) The vineyards in the Secastilla valley are located in the north-eastern part of the Somontano region in Aragon Spain. The name Somontano means “under the mountains” which is appropriate since the region ...
2015 Beronia Crianza Rioja ($15) The Rioja region of Spain is noted for its Tempranillo and this one from Beronia is indeed noteworthy. This is a typical Rioja blend of grapes consisting of 91% Tempranillo, 8% Garnacha and 1% Mazuelo (a.k.a Carig...
2015 Foggy Veil Hillside Selection Santa Barbera County Red Blend ($13) This red blend is 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, in a traditional Rhone style. And the California Central Coast, Paso Robles and Santa Barbera, are doing tremendous Rhone blends. ...
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 ver...
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 nice wine to enjoy any day of the week. Being a Rhône blend, it ...
2014 Foggy Veil Hillside Red Blend ($13) This blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache from Santa Barbara County is another unexpected winner. In the Rhone tradition, this blend has the big fruit, medium tannin characteristics of the Syrah with the Grena...