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A Grape with Panache: Grenache

By  J.A. Young  10/08/2011 23:54

The best Grenache wines exhibit a full body and plenty of personality so much so that they may forego food altogether and be enjoyed on their own.  The Grenache grape is grown mainly in France’s Rhone valley, Spain, and California.  Considered to be one of the most popularly planted varieties in the world, Grenache is sometimes said to have a raspberry-like aroma and flavor.  The following article details the Grenache grape as well as some top-notch Grenache wines.


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