Grenache and Friends Reviews

Ruby color. Aromas and flavors of dark berry pie, nougat, pickled tomato and plum, and chocolate brownie with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, nuanced, long finish with notes of roasted nuts, jam on toast, and chocolate covered cherry with fine, silky tannins and moderate oak flavor. A sleek and seamless red blend that delivers oodles of juicy fruit in a well-poised package.

Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of boysenberry chutney, pickled beets and carrots, chocolate mint, and eucalyptus honeycomb with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, charming, long finish with impressions of blueberry cobbler, alpine herbal lozenge, and cedar pencil shavings with dusty, earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich and spicy GSM with nice layers of herbal undertones and a fine, balanced mouthfeel.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of grilled blueberries, ink and saddle soap, bacon wrapped dates, and asphalt with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, compelling, long finish with touches of cassis and thyme chutney, chocolate goji berry, and spiced nuts with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A bright and chewy Syrah with an exotic herbal character that will be fun to pair foods with.

Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of cocoa nibs, coffee beans, dark roasted malt, red cherry, and dill with an oily, crisp, dry-yet-fruity full body and a warming, compelling, medium-long finish with notes of dark berry compote bordering on plum sauce, caraway, fruit leather, and pink pepper with well-integrated tannins. A juicy and warming red Rhone blend that is sipping nicely now.

Dark garnet color. Medicinal aromas and flavors of medicinal herbs, blueberries with cocoa, aloe lotion, and pine sap with a satiny, bright, dryish medium-to-full body and a polished, interesting, medium-long finish that shows touches of marinated beets, dried eucalyptus, and spiced nuts with chewy, crunchy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A very interesting herbal GSM with great table appeal; serve with spicy Mediterranean dishes.

Garnet black color. Aromas of melted chocolate berry bar, roasted coconut and nuts, and pumice and peppercorns with a supple, medium body and a medium smoked nuts and bacon bits, cedar, and raspberry tea finish. A solid, oak-accented Syrah for everyday pleasure.

Violet color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate berries and hint of jerky with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-long finish with accents of cherry tart and mocha and vanilla creams with soft tannins and light oak flavor. A smooth and easy drinking Syrah pleaser.

Dusty garnet color. Green, herbal aromas and flavors of menthol mint lozenge, eucalyptus leaf, and blueberry-cranberry chutney with a satiny, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and an even, complex, medium-long finish displaying shades of marinated cherries and beets, cedar, and cocoa with crunchy, earthy tannins and light oak flavor. An intensely herbal Grenache that will play nicely with spicy meat and vegetable driven meal.

Garnet color. Aromas and flavors of almond joy, black forest cake, and hint of suede with a round, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a peppery, compelling, medium finish with shades of black plum, spiced cherries, and cracked black pepper with medium tannins and light oak flavor. A dense port-like Petite Syrah with nice layers of mouth-warming fruit and American oak flavors.

Garnet color. Aromas of creamy dark chocolate, ruby port, and coconut macaroon with a medium body and a medium sauteed almonds, chocolate covered pomegranate and blueberries, and ripe dark red berries with caramelized cheese finish. An interesting and dense red to serve with cheese and desserts.

Garnet black color. Confected aromas of berry meringue pie and pound cake, honey cherry vinaigrette, and coconut cream with a satiny, medium body and a medium chocolate toffee and vanilla pudding finish. A robustly fruity, pie-like Syrah that will appeal to fans of Zinfandel.

Yellow straw color. Toasty aromas and flavors of lemon-peach custard tart, honey-buttered biscuit, and spiced caramelized apple with a lightly tannic, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, interesting, agreeable finish displaying overtones of asian pear, persimmon, and toasted almond with crunchy, dusty, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A supple and nuanced white wine with nice table appeal.