Grenache
Grenache
Clos Cibonne 2019 Château Cibon Cuvée Hommage à Marius Rosé
French Rosé
$126.99
Made from ninety percent Tibouren and ten percent Grenache, this rosé comes from vines more than sixty years old. The wine spends two years in 2,600-litre French-oak foudres, with bâtonnage during the first six months. Its onion-skin colour accompanies full body and layered intensity. Spiced and candied-fruit notes are present with a vinous, substantial palate. The cuvée honours Marius Roux and uses the estate’s historic Château Cibon label.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2013 Gigondas 1.5 L
French Red
$126.99
The blend is sixty percent Grenache, thirty-five percent Syrah and five percent Mourvèdre. Jammy red and black fruit appear with toasted spice. The palate is fleshy, with ripe tannins, acidity and balance. Grapes are harvested by hand. Vatting lasts thirty days, and maturation lasts eighteen to twenty-four months in oak foudres plus six months in demi-muids. Alcohol is fourteen percent.
Domaine de la Solitude 2018 Vin de la Solitude Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$128.99
Counoise accounts for thirty percent of the blend, Grenache twenty-five, Syrah and Mourvèdre fifteen each, and Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne five each. Floral, blackberry and spice notes appear with cassis and garrigue. The palate is tannic and fresh. Whole clusters are co-fermented in a wooden conical tank for more than a month. Vatting lasts eighty days. Maturation lasts eighteen months in barrel. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration.
Tenet Wines 2014 GSM Columbia Valley
American Red
$131.99
Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre form a forty-three, thirty-five and twenty-two percent blend. Red and black raspberry, plum, herb and spice appear in the profile. Lively fruit flavours and a lingering finish are also present. The wine is red, dry and full-bodied, with blackberry, smoked herbs and liquorice also present. The texture is mouth-filling. Alcohol is fifteen-and-a-half percent.
Domaine de Cristia 2019 Renaissance Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$149.99
Deep red colour appears with milky black fruit, vanilla and woody notes. The profile has a soft attack, fruit, vanilla, butter and a rich creamy finish. The blend is sixty percent Grenache and forty percent Mourvèdre. Cassis, ripe blackberry, spicy oak, roasted meat, toasted spice and chocolate are also present. Ageing used a combination of demi-muids and new barriques.
Domaine du Pegau 2021 Cuvée Réservée Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$169.99
Spicy aromas include ripe red fruit, cassis, toasted herbs, pepper and roasted meat. The palate is big, rich and full-bodied, with a long, lingering finish. The blend is eighty percent Grenache, six percent Syrah, four percent Mourvèdre and ten percent other permitted varieties. Maceration lasts seven to fourteen days. The press and free-run juice matures for twenty-four months in 5,000-litre oak foudres, and the wine is bottled without filtration.
Château de Beaucastel 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$169.99
Nearly black colour accompanies red fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry, spice, thyme and lavender. The bouquet is elegant, rich and round, with fig, cherry, blackcurrant and stewed fruit, together with acidity and delicate tannins. Grenache and Mourvèdre each account for thirty percent of the blend, Counoise and Syrah each ten percent, and Cinsault five percent. Eight other permitted varieties make up the remaining fifteen percent.
Château de Beaucastel 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$219.99
Deep ruby colour appears with a fresh chocolate note. The wine is round, with ripe fruit, soft tannins, good length, acidity and balance. Grenache and Mourvèdre each account for thirty percent of the blend, with fifteen percent Syrah, ten percent Counoise and five percent Cinsault. The remaining ten percent comprises eight other permitted varieties. The grapes are grown organically.
Gérard Bertrand 2024 Gris Blanc Rosé 1.5 L
French Rosé
$60.99
Very pale pink colour shows grey and white highlights. Red-fruit aromas accompany a slight spritz, freshness and fruit. The finish is elegant, fresh and mineral. Grenache Gris and Grenache Noir form the blend. The vineyards lie mainly around Tautavel in Roussillon. The wine rests on fine lees for several weeks before bottling. Low rainfall and abundant sunshine characterize the vineyard climate.
Avennia 2015 Justine Columbia Valley Red Blend
American Red
$83.99
Black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, cocoa, fresh herbs and crushed rock accompany savoury umami, sage, lavender and rosemary. The blend is fifty-five percent Grenache, thirty-two percent Mourvèdre and thirteen percent Syrah. Native-yeast fermentation includes fifteen percent whole clusters. Maturation lasts sixteen months in neutral French oak, and the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Velvety tannins accompany a juicy fruit core and mouthwatering acidity.
Domaine de Cristia 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$83.99
Deep red-cherry colour accompanies floral and fruit aromas with liquorice. The attack is balanced and lively, with powerful, ripe tannins and a long, intense fruit-and-aroma finish. Grenache makes up seventy-five percent of the blend, joined by fifteen percent Syrah and ten percent Mourvèdre. Most of the fruit comes from a small lieu-dit with sand, clay, limestone and rounded-stone soils.
Château Cabrières 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$84.99
Deep ruby colour accompanies ripe dark berries, cherry and pungent flowers. A spicy element develops with air. The palate is broad and pliant, with juicy cherry cola, black raspberry and a hint of liquorice. Even tannins are present, along with a persistent finish carrying cherry and spice. The blend comprises Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
Gratavinum 2022 2πr Priorat
Spanish Red
$86.99
Deep purple colour with ruby tinges accompanies preserved red fruit and toasty oak detail. The entry is soft, with ripe tannins, good volume and acidity. Fruit and a mineral character are also present, together with a long, fresh aftertaste. Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon form the blend, with grapes grown organically and biodynamically in Priorat.
Domaine des Sarradels 2016 Bandolino Magnum 1.5 L
French Red
$86.99
A Grenache and Mourvedre blend from Côtes Catalanes in Roussillon, this red is listed at 13.5 percent alcohol. The estate farms 9.5 hectares at Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, using certified organic and biodynamic viticulture. Dry farming, hand harvesting and no added sulphur form part of the domaine’s approach. Its total production is around 16,000 bottles a year.
Parés Baltà 2017 Rosa Cusiné Cava Gran Reserva Brut Nature
Spanish Sparkling
$89.99
A subtle rose colour with a salmon rim frames tiny bubbles, dried and jammy fruit, an energetic creamy palate, ripe fruit and a lengthy finish. Made entirely from Grenache, the grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation in stainless steel is followed by three months on fine lees with daily bâtonnage, then traditional-method bottle fermentation and at least forty-eight months of ageing.
Halos de Jupiter 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$89.99
Game, leather and dried herbs accompany mulberry, plum and dried strawberry. The wine is opulent and full-bodied, with a rounded, voluminous texture, a warming finish and ripe, grippy tannins. The blend is 85 percent Grenache, 10 percent Syrah and 5 percent Mourvedre from sandy parcels in the appellation, with maturation in once- and twice-used demi-muids.
I Vigneri 2014 Vinupetra Etna Rosso
Italian Red
$89.99
Pale ruby colour accompanies Mediterranean herbs, peonies, rosehip, barberry, red and black cherries. The wine is concentrated, with fine-grained, slightly drying tannins, high complexity, refreshing acidity and bright fruit. Pine tar, resin and red tea add further detail. The finish is very long. The vineyard is farmed biodynamically by hand and planted mainly to Nerello Mascalese.
Maison Mirabeau 2022 La Réserve Rosé Côtes de Provence
French Rosé
$69.99
Yellow peach, candied apricot, freesia, brioche and orange zest accompany mineral detail, a light grip and a subtle saline note. The rosé blends forty-six percent Grenache, twenty-six percent Cinsault and twenty-eight percent Rolle. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, cement and oak, followed by slow maturation in 600-litre oak barrels with periodic stirring. The wine carries 13.5 percent alcohol.
Bodegas Muga 2019 Reserva Selección Especial Rioja
Spanish Red
$69.99
Ripe blackberry, bramble, vanilla and clove accompany a medium-bodied Rioja with polished tannins, marked acidity and a long finish. Tempranillo, Grenache and Graciano come from clay-limestone terraces on the slopes of the Montes Obarenes and Sierra Cantabria. Indigenous-yeast fermentation takes place in oak vats. The wine matures for twenty-six months in French-oak barrels, then at least eighteen months in bottle.
Clos des Centenaires 2023 Grenache Vieilles Vignes
French Red
$78.99
Cooked raspberry and sour-cherry notes sit with black pepper. The tannins are supple, and roasted hazelnut appears in the finish. The Grenache fruit comes from old vines in Costières de Nîmes. Fermentation takes place in concrete, followed by ageing in used four-hundred-litre oak barrels. The vineyard has rounded Villafranchian stones and lies near the Mediterranean.
Domaine de la Mordorée 2021 La Dame Voyageuse Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
$92.99
Cherry, raspberry and strawberry shape this Grenache-led Rhône red. The wine is medium- to full-bodied, taut and crisp, with silky tannins at the finish. Grenache accounts for 90% of the blend. It comes from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, an appellation in the Rhône region of southern France. Its fruit profile is somewhat redder than usual for this cuvée.
Mas Doix 2016 Salanques Priorat
Spanish Red
$99.99
Cranberry, raspberry and redcurrant appear with balsamic detail and a light wood note. Dense texture and firm tannic structure are also recorded, alongside blackberry and cherry. The blend is 65% Grenache, 25% Carignan and 10% Syrah. The wine spent fourteen months in new and once-used barrels before bottling. It is a red blend from Priorat, Spain.
Domaine d’Aupilhac 2022 Lou Maset Languedoc Rouge
French Red
$42.99
Cherry, raspberry and blackberry lead the documented fruit profile, joined by savoury herbs. The palate is medium-full and juicy, with a mineral backbone. A second exact record describes the wine as robust, fruity and refreshing, with fullness, silky tannins and a spicy finish. Cinsault and Grenache are the two varieties consistently supported by the retained exact-vintage evidence.
Mas Amiel 2022 Oiseau Rare Maury Sec
French Red
$45.99
Fresh grape, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry shape the documented fruit profile. The palate is creamy and mouthwatering, with finely grained tannins, bright freshness and a mineral line. Garrigue, pepper and tobacco add savoury detail before a supple, juicy and persistent finish. The blend is Grenache with Carignan, drawn from schist parcels that the estate farms biodynamically.
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge
French Red
$59.99
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.
Château des Fines Roches 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
French Red
$85.99
Red forest-berry confit, dried herbs, tobacco and floral notes lead the exact-vintage record, followed by orange zest. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine fruit sweetness, ripe tannins and a balanced, accessible shape. Grenache forms the core of the documented blend, joined by Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. The result is a red centred on ripe fruit, savoury herbs and composed tannin.
Domaine de Terrebrune 2020 Bandol Rouge
French Red
$65.99
Dark fruit and truffle appear in the documented profile, while saline and iodine-like freshness bring definition. The palate combines supple oak, delicate bitterness and tension with soft tannins and a fine structure. Mourvèdre leads the blend, supported by Grenache and Cinsault. Hand harvesting, organic certification and eighteen months in oak foudres are also recorded for this bottle.
Domaine du Pégau 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
French Red
$149.99
Licorice, tar and a stony note frame the documented profile, with leather, violet, cherry and strawberry adding aromatic detail. The palate carries meaty depth, healthy tannins and a firm, silky texture. A long, complete and slightly tannic finish follows. The blend is led by Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented without destemming and raised in large old foudres.
Château Henri Bonnaud 2013 Palette Rouge
French Red
$69.99
Deep cherry colour introduces a red built from Mourvèdre, Grenache and old-vine Carignan. Morello cherry and spice define the aromatic profile, while the palate is framed by tannins described as youthful yet silky. The finish is delicate and persistent. Cherry, spice and silky tannins form the central character of this Palette red, supported by its three-grape blend.
Château Pradeaux 2011 Bandol Rouge
French Red
$89.99
Mourvèdre forms the core, with Grenache in support. The cuvée is made with gentle crushing without destemming, native-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete and extended maceration. Long ageing follows in seasoned oak foudres. Freshness and firm tannins are central to the house style, placing grape composition, maceration and long foudre ageing at the centre of this traditional red.