This is a fresh style, with licorice hints behind mulberry and red currant flavors. Sanguine and oregano notes introduce themselves midpalate, along with grippy tannins and vibrant acidity, giving this another dimension...
One of the most popular red varieties planted, it ripens late and prefers hot dry climates. It probably originated in Spain, where it is still widely grown. Grenache is best known for its use in Southern Rhone wines, including those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.