Types of Wine

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Barbera
Barolo
Bonarda
Bordeaux Blend (Red)
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Gamay
Gewurztraminer
Grenache
Late Harvest Wine, Noble Rot
Malbec
Merlot
Montepulciano
Muscat
Nebbiolo
Petite Syrah, Petite Sirah
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
Riesling
Rose, Blush Wines
Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillon
Sparkling Dry Wine
Sparkling Sweet Wine
Syrah, Shiraz
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel

Grenache

Grenache is one of the most widely grown varietals in southern France and Spain. It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, since it can achieve high sugar levels. Grenache tends to lack acid, tannin and color, so it can not produce ageworthy wines alone. It is frequently used to smooth out a blend.

The vine buds early and requires a long growing season in order to fully ripen. Grenache is often one of the last grapes to be harvest, often ripening weeks after Cabernet Sauvignon. The long ripening process allows the sugars in the grape to reach high levels, making Grenache based wines capable of substantial alcohol levels often north of 15%.

Suggested Foods

Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Sheep Cheeses, Olives, Breaded or Fried Fish, Breaded or Fried Poultry, Duck/Goose, Grilled Meats

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