There is a buzz going on in the past few days.
Grenache might be on its way of becoming the Hot New Grape in town.
I mean by that in the US since Grenache is already a well known quantity in southern France and Spain as Garnacha and some say Cannonau in the island of Sardinia.
Let's not forget Australia where it is often blended with Mourvedre and Syrah as in the South of France.
Dorothy J.Gaiter and John Brecher teels us why in Grenache Enters the Spotlight
(Wall Street Journal, April 18).
The Las Rocas Garnacha is a regular favorite of mind.
This week I gave a try to a new acquaintance, Grenache Domaine Andre Brunel (2005), a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, a great taste of Provence under $10, dark fruit, good balance, from vineyards located just outside Vaison La Romaine.
Let's see if the Rhone Rangers make Grenache the new prince.