Grenache

Grenache

Welcome to Vine to Wine this is your host Linda Moran. Recently a listener wrote; “I am not familiar with a wine I was served, I thought it was from France. It was called Grenache. What can you tell me about it?”

On today’s program we’ll find out a little about Grenache.  Grenache is a grape that is widely grown throughout the world and it is very interesting. It grows best in drier areas and is usually quite severely pruned; otherwise, the foliage or canopy will cover the grapes far too densely. Grenache is usually blended with other grapes such as Mouvedre or Syrah because they are higher in color and tannin. Grenache has many homes predominantly in France, Spain, and Australia, and is made in many styles from pale dry rose wines, to serious red wines such as Chatueauneuf-du-Pape or Gigondas. When it comes to matching it with food it is a natural with cheeses such as mild cheddar, fontina, gouda and jarlsberg. I have also found it pairs well with foods that I would not have imagined such as the smoky eggplant spread babghanouj and tandoori oven cooked meats, as well as Gumbo or Jambalaya. And then, of course fabulous with Lamb, filet mignon, roasted game birds and stewed rabbit. Grenache will range from moderately priced to very expensive, so if you’re going to explore it ask for some recommendations. Try some from Australia, Spain, France and the U.S. just to check out the differences. Remember to send your wine questions to Linda to vine to wine dot net and thanks for joining me on today’s Vine to Wine.

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