Grenache 2020 – Franschhoek

A medium to full-bodied wine that is filled with black cherries and liquorice flavours. This Grenache is pale ruby in colour, and pairs perfectly with duck breast and dark cherry jus.

Aromas of black pepper, sour cherries, violets and spice undertones. The palate is seamlessly integrated tannins with a hint of figs, strawberries and exotic spiced.

Top 5 Things to Know About Grenache

The top producing regions are Spain, France, Australia, USA and South Africa. However, the home of the grape is Aragon, a northern region in Spain.

The grape goes by two names, Grenache and Garnacha. Grenache is the most familiar way, but in Spain it goes by Garnacha.

Grenache possesses many traits, which lends a helping hand to many different blends. You can usually find this grape blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Rosé and fortified wine.

In Spain, Garnacha is planted widely and is most commonly used as table wine. Because of this, its affordability and high yield, Garnacha covers a vast amount of land worldwide.

It’s a perfect wine for dinner parties. You can’t miss the distinguishable fruit-forward flavors of strawberries, cherries, raspberries and figs. Along with the fruit-forward notes, its bold texture, medium body and spice all come together to make it a perfect wine to bring to a dinner party because of its ability to work well with any style of cooking.