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.

Violet color. Aromas of raspberry cobbler a la mode, roasted beets with pomegranate vinaigrette, sandalwood, and rose petal with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, appealing, medium-long bacon-wrapped dates, dark chocolate, and caramel-drizzled berries finish with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A fresh and juicy GSM blend with great length and lip-smack-ability.

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.