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Wine Details
Price:
$26.00 per bottle
Description:
Traditionally grown in the Southern Rhône of France, Grenache is partly responsible for the wines of Chateauneuf-du-pape and is a mainstay in the Rioja region of Spain. Our Sunstone Vineyards and Winery 2000 Grenache is a blend of 83% Grenache from the Cucamonga Vineyard in southern California and 17% Syrah from the Sunstone Winery Estate. Deep crimson yields to a brick red rim in the glass. On the nose this Côte-du-Rhône style blend weaves marzipan and eucalyptus with aromas of dried Bing cherries, licorice, and a slight hint of brown sugar. Cherries and cranberry develop with medium body in the mouth yielding to clove and a hint of vanilla and black pepper.
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Varietal Definition
Grenache:
Grenache Noir is the world’s most widely planted grape used to make red wine, sometimes made into a stand-alone varietal, frequently as a Rosé, but most often as a backbone of red blends. Its strength is its ability to grow in arid and windy conditions. It’s particularly suited to warm coastal regions of California, Spain and France. Grenache-based wines tend to be high in alcohol, with attractive fruit qualities in youth and a sweet berry character.Used as a component in some Northern Rhône reds, nearly exclusively for Rhône Rosés and as the primary component in nearly all Southern Rhône red blends, Grenache is probably most notable as the base varietal for Chateauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhône and Gigondas. In spite of its fame coming from French wines, Spain is most likely this grape’s origin.
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Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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