Grenache - May 7th, 2008 - Hostess: Ms Abbie

Grenache - May 7th, 2008 - Hostess: Ms Abbie

Wikipedia: About Grenache. Red Wine
Other Names for Grenache: Alicante, Cannonau, Garnacha, Grenache Noir, Garnatxa, Navarra, etc.
Food Pairings: Strong Cheeses, Swiss Cheeses, Spicy Foods, pizza, tomato sauces, others

Abbie's Tasting Notes:
(Pardon my lack of note taking this time around, I was busy serving food, and hostessing. But here are the notes I took anyway. If someone has the names of the wines I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me.)
1) ? Grenache
Depth - Medium color
Hue - Purple Red
Clarity - slight haze
Aroma - aromatic
Development - some age
Dry/sweet - Medium Dry
Body - lively
Tannins - Medium Soft
Flavor - flavorful
Flavors - Black raspberry
Finish - Short

2) ? Grenache
Depth - Deep
Hue - Purple Red (darker)
Clarity - Cloudy
Aroma - weak
Development - some age
Dry/Sweet - smells like alcohol to me
Body - tart, lively
Tannins - medium astringent
Flavor - moderate
Flavors - sweet blackberries
Finish - Medium

3) 2007 Bitch Grenache Barossa Valley
Color depth - Medium
Hue - Purple Red
Clarity - Slightly hazy
Aroma - moderate
Development - young
Dry/sweet - berries
Body - Medium dry
Tannins - light/fresh, hard tannins
Flavor - moderate
Flavors - Blackberry
Finish - short

4) ? Grenache
Color - deep
Hue: purple/red
Clarity - cloudy
Aroma - moderate - alcholic smelling
Development - some age
Dry/Sweet - med dry
Body - medium
Acidity - Tart
Flavor - moderate
Flavors - spicy, pepper, nice vinegar
Finish - short