Top Picks for Grenache

Garnet black color. Aromas of boysenberry, blueberry pie, hibiscus, pickled gherkins with dill, and cinnamon-spiced apples with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a tingling, refreshing, medium-long strawberry coulis, ginger, graphite, and ground pepper finish with moderate oak flavor. A fruity, prim and polished grenache with tantalizing spicy undertones, creamy French oak and conversation-starting minerality.

Dusty black violet color. Aromas and flavors of ripe berry melange and pie crusts with a velvety, fruity medium-full body and a smooth, complex, long finish with touches of chocolate ganache, cured meats, salted caramel, and violet with moderate oak flavor. A delightful red that’s bursting at the seams with ripe fruit and meaty Syrah; will be well-loved.

Brown brick red color. Aromas of red licorice, dark chocolate, toasted pine nuts, and bacon with a slightly chewy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a polished, complex, long bread crumbs, hazelnut creme, fresh herbs, and anise finish with chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. Sweet aromas perfectly compliment a dry and lip-smackingly juicy palate; a serious Grenache that will be welcomed by all at the table.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of red velvet cake, ripe plum, and cherry sorbet with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length ripe berries, sage, spiced apple, black tea, licorice, and black pepper finish with moderate oak flavor. A charming Rhone Varietal Blend with excellent food affinity; lengthy.

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.

Deep purple color. Fruity aromas and flavors of freshly frosted blueberry cobbler, baklava, and ghee sautéed nuts with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intriguing, long finish that presents notes of black raspberry tart and creme anglaise with well-integrated, chewy tannins and light oak flavor. A lush, juicy GSM blend that’s guaranteed to please.

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.