Top Picks for Grenache

Ruby black color. Inviting aromas and flavors of chocolate ganache, ripe berries, crystalized violet petals, eucalyptus, and creme de menthe with a slightly chewy, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, distinctive, long finish revealing suggestions of tobacco, blueberry, and lavender with moderate oak flavor. A concentrated Grenache that explodes with ripe fruit, bright florals and alluring herbaceousness; a must try.

Dusty deep purple color. Aromas of ripe strawberry, ripe tomato, basil, and kid leather with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, complex, medium-long plum tart with balsamic reduction, bay leaf, chocolate mousse, and coffee finish with moderate oak flavor. A mature wine that offers distinctive alluring aromas and highly pairable flavors.

Bright garnet color. Aromas and flavors of raspberry, pomegranate, strawberry liqueur, and graphite with a velvety, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, involved, long finish with shades of rhubarb, peppercorns, mint jelly, and fennel seed with light oak flavor. A juicy, spicy Grenache that’s easy to love, pair and enjoy.

Awards: 2021 Best Grenache

Ruby black color. Aromas of lingonberry preserves, ripe peach, pickled cherries, baking spices, and mint with a supple, vibrant, sweet medium body and a smooth, involved, long vanilla-almond-fudge gelato, orange zest, and cranberry crisp cake finish with heavy oak flavor. A rich and luxurious GSM with style and nuance.

Dark deep purple color. Spicy aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, spiced plums, and mulled pomegranate juice with a slightly chewy, vibrant, medium-to-full body and a warming, delightful, medium-long finish with moderate oak flavor. A concentrated, spicy blend that will be a joy at the table.

Black violet color. Aromas of blistered blackberry, sweet tea, carnation, and smoked meats with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a seamless, amusing, medium-long cinna-mint finish with well-integrated, crunchy tannins and moderate oak flavor. An inky GSM from Down Under with bold flavors and well-integrated tannins.

Ruby color. Inviting aromas and flavors of honey-drizzled fresh berries, slate, and hints of sweet pea blossom with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and an even, delightful, medium-long finish conveying notes of strawberry and rose hips with no oak flavor. A fruit-forward and exuberant Grenache with distinctive floral nuance.

Dark garnet color. Aromas and flavors of roasted cashews, vanilla, cedar, clove, cinnamon, and smoked leeks with a supple, lively, off-dry light body and a smooth, captivating, breezy finish displaying accents of dried strawberries, black pepper, clay, and peppercorns with well-integrated, fine tannins and light oak flavor. A distinctive GSM blend with super ripe fruit notes and a complex and charming palate.

Dusty violet color. Aromas and flavors of ripe plum, Montmorency cherry, spiced strawberry tart, and geranium with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dryish light body and a graceful, medium-length finish imparting impressions of seedy toast with light oak flavor. Graceful Sonoma style, great integration and balance.

Bright garnet color. Attractive aromas of cranberry, wild strawberry, ripe plum, raspberry leaf, and hints of raisin pastry with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, complex, medium-long hints of caramel, forest berry tea, tonka bean, and saffron finish with light oak flavor. A downright charming, somewhat Francophone Grenache for celebratory quaffing and joyous pairing.