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If I Could Buy Only One – September 26th Vintages Release
We asked our writers,“If you could buy only one wine from the September 26th, which one would it be and why?” Trinity Hill Syrah 2022, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand$21.95, Connexion OenophiliaJohn Szabo – In the spirit of ‘Beyond Cabernet’, my only one this week is made from a grape that sommeliers love to love (no, […] More
Chianti Classico dinner and book launch at Barque Smokehouse
With WineAlign Critic and Author Michael Godel Please join us in Toronto at Barque Smokehouse on Thursday, October 22nd for a Smokin’ Sangiovese dinner with author Michael Godel to celebrate the release of his recently published book “The Next Rooster.“ Date: Thursday, October 22nd Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Place: Barque Smokehouse, 299 Roncesvalles […] More
Buyers Guide to Vintages September 26th Release
John Szabo’s Vintages Guide September 26: A Short History of Grape Fatigue, potential next victims and the Best of Beyond Cabernet By John Szabo MS, with notes from David Lawrason, Sara d’Amato, Michael Godel, and Megha Jandhyala Fashion in wine works like a pendulum, and it swings hardest at the grapes that sell best. This […] More
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Grenache (pronounced GREN-ASH aka Garnacha) ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France. It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, but it needs careful control of yields for best results. It tends to lack acid, tannin and colour, and is usually blended with other varieties such as Syrah, Carignan and Cinsaut. Grenache is the dominant variety in most Southern Rhône wines, especially in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where it is typically over 80% of the blend. In Australia (as is often the case in France as well) it is typically blended in "GSM" blends with Syrah and Mourvèdre. Grenache is also used to make rosé wines in France and Spain, notably those of the Tavel district in the Côtes du Rhône. And the high sugar levels of Grenache have led to extensive use in fortified wines, including the red vins doux naturels of Roussillon such as Banyuls, and as the basis of most Australian 'port'. In Sardinia, the grape is also present, but identified under the name Cannonau.
