Grenache

Grenache is probably the most widely planted variety of red wine grape in the world. It 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.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with grilled lamb chops, smoked or dried meats, steaks and stews. Pour Grenache with barbecue ribs and even try with a salty smoked fish.
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CORE Rate this wine
2004 Candy Core
Santa Barbara County

Goes great with cheese, chocolate, and red fruit.		$18.00

144 cases produced
CORE Rate this wine
2005 Alta Mesa Grenache
Santa Barbara County

100% Grenache from Alta Mesa Vineyard.		$38.00

96 cases produced
Unti Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2004 Grenache
Dry Creek Valley

I am proud to say this is one of the few California Rhone-style blends that will have you thinking of the Vaucluse (Southern Rhone). It has intense aromatics of raspberry, tar, pepper, dried herbs, with a silky, sexy texture on the palate. It is a skosh riper and lower in acid than our previous vintage. Is this my favorite Unti wine? Ya think? It should improve until September 24, 2007. After that, drink it as often as possible.		660 cases produced
Unti Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Dry Creek Valley

Clearly our most concentrated, full-bodied and structured Grenache blend to date. It has intense aromatics of raspberry, blackberry, tar, pepper, licorice, and dried herbs. On the palate it has a juicy, silky texture with firm but entirely ripe tannins. This is, by far, my favorite wine we’ve ever made here at Unti. It has the stuff to last at least 5 to 7 years, but should really start showing its stuff in two years.		1034 cases produced
Unti Vineyards & Winery Rate this wine
2006 Grenache
Dry Creek Valley

If our 2005 Grenache resembles a Chateauneuf du Pape, this 2006 is more like a Gigondas – meaning it has higher tone fruit and pepper with bright acidity. It has intense aromatics of raspberry, blackberry, tar, pepper, licorice, and dried herbs. Though more fruit forward than the 2005, this Grenache has the stuff to last at least 3 to five years, but should really start showing well in two years. We really love making this wine.		990 cases produced
Clos La Chance Wines Rate this wine
2005 Estate Grenache
Central Coast

Bright aromas of cranberry and strawberry with hints of red cherry. Elements of vanilla and spearmint with a hint of carmel. The smooth and silky texture has flavors or raspberry, strawberry, and bring cranberry. The finish is long and smooth, with soft tannins and sweet berries.		$30.00

Cass Winery Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Paso Robles

Grenache is always blended with another grape because the tannins in Grenache are naturally very low. Consequently, Grenache all by itself does not age well. You will often find it blended with Syrah and/or Mourvèdre. We were very happy with the nose and the flavors of the Grenache, so we tried blending it with a minimal amount of Mourvèdre to add spice and backbone to the Grenache. Think of it as a hearty Pinot, with lots of strawberry notes.		$28.00

Cass Winery Rate this wine
2004 Rockin’ One
Paso Robles

The Grenache was cropped from an estimated 10-12 tons per acre to 4 tons per acre to improve the intensity of the flavor and the color. They were hand picked and delivered to Dan Kleck at his facility in Paso Robles in 2004, the year before we opened our own winery. We were very happy with the nose and the flavors of the Grenache all by itself. We added what we felt was the minimum amount of Syrah to add backbone to the wine without overpowering it.		$34.00

Wellington Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Grenache Estate
Sonoma Valley

We think it still smells heavenly, with aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, plum, pepper and allspice. While a bit softer than our 2004 vintage, it is still full bodied and slightly chewy and should develop quite nicely over the next few years.		$24.00

Terry Hoage Vineyards Rate this wine
2007 "The Gap" Grenache Blanc
Paso Robles

It shows lovely aromas of zesty green and golden apples, white flowers, crushed stones, excellent crisp acidity and finishes with a hint of perfumed floral face powder.

100% Grenache Blanc		$28.00

Terry Hoage Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 "Skins" Grenache
Paso Robles

This lovely Grenache has the aromas of chalky limestone and spicy cedar, sweet cherries and juicy red berries.		$36.00

Terry Hoage Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 "The 46" Grenache-Syrah
Paso Robles

Gorgeous dark color, lush, rich and complex to the nose. Aromas of black raspberry, fig, black pepper, black tea and sweet vanilla all make an appearance. Impresses the palate with mouth-coating richness, and varietal accuracy and vibrance, showing balanced acidity.		$40.00

David Girard Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Grenache
El Dorado

The aromas are much deeper than expected from our light hearted friend, Grenache. Ripe strawberries are laced with tropical nuances. Flavors continue to penetrate across the palate. Small granitic tannins provide a lasting finish. Drink now through 2010.		$20.00

Bechard Vineyard & Winery Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
El Dorado

Elegant and refined with concentrated fruit of strawberries, blueberries and cherries. Well-balanced acidity.		$18.00

Winery By The Creek Rate this wine
2006 Reserve Grenache/Mourvedre
Sierra Foothills

Inspired by Chateau nuef d'Pape, this classic blend displays light refreshing character with a brambly fruit flavor reminiscent of the Southern Rhone.		$24.00

Iverson Vineyards and Winery Rate this wine
2007 Grenache Rose'
Fair Play

This crisp Rose' is very dry making it cool and refreshing on a warm summer afternoon. Great for sipping or to enjoy with lunch or before dinner.		$18.00

Cerro Caliente Cellars Rate this wine
2006 Grenache
Paso Robles/Herder Vineyards

100% Grenache, medium body, with light strawberry and mineral character alongside delicate fruit tones.		$28.00

Gregory Graham Wines Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Crimson Hill

The 2005 Crimson Hill Grenache exhibits pomegranate with highlights of white pepper and orange zest. The wine bursts with sweet, ripe fruit and white chocolate flavors. This full structured wine calls for heavier fare such as smoked chicken alfredo.		$20.00

Bokisch Vineyards Rate this wine
2006 Garnacha
Clements Hills

Our Garnacha is reminiscent of the dense, spicy, Spanish red wines produced from this variety in its area of origin – Aragon . Due to minimal irrigation and severe pruning, its smaller berries and higher skin-to-juice ratio give it a deep color showing bright red hues with a tinge of blue. Subtle notes of pomegranate and cassis reveal themselves along with a slightly floral quality in the nose. Complex layers of strawberry and bright fruit combine in the palate for a delicious, lengthy finish. A medium-bodied wine, this Garnacha shows excellent balance, fresh acidity and bright flavors.		$18.00

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
McDowell Valley

This Grenache is made from vines that are over 100 years old from the McDowell Valley Vineyard in Mendocino County. These gnarly, head-trained vines produce small quantities of grapes loaded with character. The wine has deep flavors of raspberries with complex exotic spiciness that includes white pepper. It has a very aromatic nose with an intriguing interplay between exotic spice and many different fruit and floral elements. This dance of spice, fruit and flowers continues in the mouth and long into the finish.		$18.00

IO Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Grenache, Nielson Vineyard
Santa Barbara County

"The 2005 Grenache is an excellent illustration of the complexity, color, and fruit expression that result from Grenache grown in a cool climate. The wine is complex and well structured with aromas of blueberry, plum, clove, and brown spice, and a touch of white and black pepper. The flavors are concentrated with hints of sweet blueberry, ripe raspberry, and brown spice with a smoky finish." - Jonathan Nagy, Winemaker		$48.00

Booker Vineyard Rate this wine
2005 The Ripper
Paso Robles

90% Grenache, 10% Syrah.
This wine shows beautiful sweet black cherry and cassis fruit with some smoke, licorice, and underbrush. The wine is full-bodied, opulent and sensual, with low acidity and ripe tannin. This is a gorgeously proportioned, seriously endowed wine with no hard edges.
The '05 vintage is sold out.		$48.00

Ravenswood Winery Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Preston Vineyard

$24.00

Curtis Winery Rate this wine
2004 Grenache "The Crossroad"
Central Coast

The 2004 Grenache was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. It begins with classic varietal aromas of strawberry, black cherry and spice. The palate is defined by excellent fruit intensity and seamless texture, with oak-inspired accents of vanilla.		$22.00

Addamo Estate Vineyards Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Santa Maria Valley

This grape produces wine with a nose that is fruit forward with flavors of raspberry, cassis and candied fruit.		$26.00

Witch Creek Winery Rate this wine
2006 Grenache
Cucamonga Valley

May only be purchased by our Cellar Club members through the end of August		$17.00

Twisted Oak Winery Rate this wine
2005 Torcido
Calaveras County

Rarezitas Torcidas (rah-ruh-ZEE-tas Tor-SEE-das), [SP] n pl., 1. literally, Twisted Little Freaks, 2. A bunch of gnarly Spanish clone Grenache vines (Spain is the new France) growing on a hillside in Vallecito that produce this killer combination of bright fragrance and bold fruit that you are currently drooling all over the table waiting to taste... er, here's a towel.

Torcido is made from Grenache grapes grown in our own vineyards in Vallecito - totally Estate Grown, dude!		$32.00

Clautiere Vineyard Rate this wine
2004 Grenache
Paso Robles

This wine just wants to please you with its multi-dimensional aroma and flavor profiles. Subtle and complex cherry, soft pepper, spice, strawberry and plum flowing into smoke and candy. It’s smooth body wraps itself around your tongue to linger on and on. 14.9% Alc.		$26.00

Tolosa Winery Rate this wine
2004 Tolosa Grenache
Edna Valley

Bright crimson color with berry and cassis aromas. Juicy impact in the mouth, with warm, ripe flavors. Zesty, candied-fruit impression leads to a long finish.		$40.00

Epiphany Cellars Rate this wine
2006 Grenache Blanc
Camp 4 Vineyard

The follow up vintage to last year’s “Best White of Show” at the San Francisco International Wine Competition

This Grenache Blanc is overflowing with wonderful fruit flavors. On the nose you will find aromas of peach, pineapple and guava with a hint of floral geranium essences.

Your palate will indulge in the same peach flavors with an addition of honeysuckle, citrus and grapefruit with an extremely elegant finish.		$23.00

Epiphany Cellars Rate this wine
2004 Grenache
Santa Barbara County

Grenache seems to be enjoying more and more success around the world. In the past, we have primarily used Grenache as a blending grape for wines like Revelation. But last year we made our first 100% Grenache wine (called Gypsy, this year we are calling it Grenache) and we had outstanding results! (And feedback!) So, we are very excited to once again have this wine back in the tasting room. Our Grenache was primarily grown on Rodney’s Vineyard at the Fess Parker winery. This is one of the last blocks we pick every year and 2004 was no exception. After picking the grapes in mid October and fermenting the grapes for 15 days, we aged the wine in 100% Cadus French oak barrels. We decided to put the wine into year-old barrels to ensure that the oak flavors would not be too dominant in the finished wine.

This wine has wonderful aromatics and shows bright cherry & strawberry fruit flavors on the palate. You’ll find enticing cinnamon/spice notes reminiscent of apple pie along with slight smoky, toasty oak flavors. It is a wine with good balance, structure and soft, approachable tannins. We believe it is an age-worthy wine, but also bet it won’t last long in your cellar after you		$30.00

Anglim Winery Rate this wine
2004 Grenache
Paso Robles

A lush Grenache, with flavors of ripe plum and blackberry, framed by good structure and fine tannins. Easily paired with a variety of foods, from backyard BBQ to pasta dishes. Drink now through 2012.
Chameleon Cellars 1 reviews
2005 Chameleon Grenache Mendocino County

NEW RELEASE! Our '05 Grenache wine is a pale red color, full in flavor, and have overtones of spice. Grenache pairs well with hearty meals - steak, burgers, and turkey! Drink now.


This wine is very limited.		$21.00

Belle Marie Winery Rate this wine
2003 Grenache (Private Reserve)

This is a French style red wine that was produced from different clones of 100% Grenache grapes. The wine was aged in small oak barrels to produce a round and luscious varietal character. This is a thoroughly enjoyable wine with a classic Grenache spice that pairs nicely with mildly-spiced white meats (pork or chicken).
San Pasqual Winery 1 reviews
2002 Garnacha Grenache Reserve

This is one of our specialty niche wines that is hard to find anywhere else. Grenache is typically a light, fruity wine used for blending. It can be similar to Pinot Noir in flavor and texture, though the color is a lighter red. However, the grenache out of our source vineyard in 2002 showed a very distinct warm spice that we thought should come forward on its own. We kept it in oak an extra year to beef up the tannins. A lot of warm spice (e.g. cloves/cinnamon) come through on this unique vintage. Grapes grown in Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, wine made in Escondido.
Eagle Point Ranch Rate this wine
2005 Grenache

A trip to the southern Rhone without the airfare! Possibly our biggest, richest version of Grenache to date! Our vineyard was frosted badly in mid-April 2005. The resulting tiny crop produced this intense, generous wine. Mouthfilling blueberry, cranberry and super-ripe strawberry flavors are balanced by the crushed rose petal aromas. We'd consider this wine a medium weight that will go with many dishes, including duck and lamb. 363 cases produced.		363 cases produced
Eagle Point Ranch Rate this wine
2004 Grenache

This floral and vibrant wine is a perfect example of diligent and intense farming. Our crews spent countless hours tending these young vines and thinning the crop to 2 tons/acre. The result is a lively and fun-drinking wine with strawberry and cherries notes. A perfect companion with seafood dishes or before dinner quaffing.
J. Filippi Winery Rate this wine
2005 Grenache Noir Pride of Cucamonga
Cucamonga Valley, Hofer Ranch

Our first-ever Grenache Noir release. Deep ruby color, fresh with inviting nose of plums, lavendar and raspberries. Hints of red licorice an dspice. Extra long finish on back palate. Enjoy with well seasoned meats, vegetable skewers or roasted game hens. Floral component lends itself nicely to creme brulee or flan type desserts. Pour at cellar temperature of 58 to 62 degrees F. Will cellar well. 13.8% alc. Bottled July 2006.
Clos La Chance Wines Rate this wine
2004 Estate Grenache

Bright aromas of cranberry and strawberry with hints of red cherry.
Shadow Canyon Rate this wine
2005 Grenache
Larner Vineyard
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