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Grenache

Grenache is one of the most widely planted and versatile red grapes (the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape are three-quarters Grenache).  It loves hot climates, which explains its popularity in the Rhone valley of France and its widespread use in Spain, where it is known as Garnacha. It is early budding and late ripening, and is generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate. When yields are limited properly, Grenache yields flavors of raspberries and strawberries, black currants, black cherries, pepper, coffee, and spice.