Our next tasting will take place on Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm, and we will taste Grenache Noir for the first time in Grapevine history. Grenache is often bottled on its own, especially here in California, but perhaps it is best known as a primary component of southern Rhone reds including Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
By itself, Grenache is rather light in color, fruity and rich in the mouth, and slightly sweet.
It is best known as a French varietal, but California wine makers have imported Grenache clones from France and make seriously good wine from them.The grape is important in Spain as well, where it is known as Garnache.
The question arises as to whether to limit the tasting to 100% Grenache or whether to open it to blends in which Grenache constitutes at least 50% of the blend. Let's go with the latter: Bring anything that is at least 50% Grenache. It will be interesting to taste 100% Grenache against blends. Keep in mind that bottles of Grenache may be labeled simply Grenache or Grenache Noir. What you don't want is Grenache Blanc.
If I haven't done this before, let me mention that K&L Wine in San Francisco is a wonderful source of wine located conveniently close to the SF end of the Bay Bridge, and its website contains a goldmine of information.
Reservations are required. We invite you to book yours today on Eventbrite!
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By itself, Grenache is rather light in color, fruity and rich in the mouth, and slightly sweet.
It is best known as a French varietal, but California wine makers have imported Grenache clones from France and make seriously good wine from them.The grape is important in Spain as well, where it is known as Garnache.
The question arises as to whether to limit the tasting to 100% Grenache or whether to open it to blends in which Grenache constitutes at least 50% of the blend. Let's go with the latter: Bring anything that is at least 50% Grenache. It will be interesting to taste 100% Grenache against blends. Keep in mind that bottles of Grenache may be labeled simply Grenache or Grenache Noir. What you don't want is Grenache Blanc.
If I haven't done this before, let me mention that K&L Wine in San Francisco is a wonderful source of wine located conveniently close to the SF end of the Bay Bridge, and its website contains a goldmine of information.
Reservations are required. We invite you to book yours today on Eventbrite!
Our next tasting will take place on Wednesday, January 13th at 7pm, and we will taste Grenache Noir for the first time in Grapevine history. Grenache is often bottled on its own, especially here in California, but perhaps it is best known as a primary component of southern Rhone reds including Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
By itself, Grenache is rather light in color, fruity and rich in the mouth, and slightly sweet.
It is best known as a French varietal, but California wine makers have imported Grenache clones from France and make seriously good wine from them.The grape is important in Spain as well, where it is known as Garnache.
The question arises as to whether to limit the tasting to 100% Grenache or whether to open it to blends in which Grenache constitutes at least 50% of the blend. Let's go with the latter: Bring anything that is at least 50% Grenache. It will be interesting to taste 100% Grenache against blends. Keep in mind that bottles of Grenache may be labeled simply Grenache or Grenache Noir. What you don't want is Grenache Blanc.
If I haven't done this before, let me mention that K&L Wine in San Francisco is a wonderful source of wine located conveniently close to the SF end of the Bay Bridge, and its website contains a goldmine of information.
Reservations are required. We invite you to book yours today on Eventbrite!
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By itself, Grenache is rather light in color, fruity and rich in the mouth, and slightly sweet.
It is best known as a French varietal, but California wine makers have imported Grenache clones from France and make seriously good wine from them.The grape is important in Spain as well, where it is known as Garnache.
The question arises as to whether to limit the tasting to 100% Grenache or whether to open it to blends in which Grenache constitutes at least 50% of the blend. Let's go with the latter: Bring anything that is at least 50% Grenache. It will be interesting to taste 100% Grenache against blends. Keep in mind that bottles of Grenache may be labeled simply Grenache or Grenache Noir. What you don't want is Grenache Blanc.
If I haven't done this before, let me mention that K&L Wine in San Francisco is a wonderful source of wine located conveniently close to the SF end of the Bay Bridge, and its website contains a goldmine of information.
Reservations are required. We invite you to book yours today on Eventbrite!
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