Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Grenache noir
Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
More informations about the region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
What are the typical flavors of the Grenache noir grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 7% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Grenache noir
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Grenache noir
- OakPresent in 6% of Grenache noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Grenache noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Grenache noir
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Grenache noir
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- FloralPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Grenache noir
- CherryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- OakyPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- SmokePresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Grenache noir
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Grenache noir