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Wine Details
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Description:
Similar in color and texture to our Pinot Noir, the Chalone Vineyard Grenache is produced using classic Burgundian techniques. The grapes were destemmed only and poured into open top fermenters. The cap was punched down twice daily and the wine was drained to barrel at dryness. The wine was aged in French oak, 20% of which was new, for 10 months. The wine is 93% Grenache and 7% Syrah.This is a light to medium bodied wine with a lovely, smooth texture and balanced acidity. It reveals lush aromas of raspberries and pomegranates, following with flavors of chocolate covered raspberries. Enjoy it paired with a wide range of dishes, from cassoulet, to grilled tuna steaks, to spicy, barbecued chicken
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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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