Grenache
Lush and sun-drenched, Grenache exudes warmth and generosity. Its bouquet brims with red berries—strawberries, raspberries, and cherries—layered with baking spices, garrigue, and a whisper of leather. Southern Rhône, particularly Châteauneuf-du-Pape, highlights its herbal depth, while Spain’s Garnacha offers a bolder, juicier expression. The tannins are soft, acidity moderate, and the alcohol often generous, making for a hedonistic, full-bodied embrace. With age, notes of dried fig and tobacco add further complexity. Ever charming and always inviting, Grenache is a grape that thrives in sun-soaked terroirs, producing wines of both immediate pleasure and surprising sophistication.