Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc is a white grape that is genetically related to the red grape Grenache. Found, most famously, in blended wines in the Rhône Valley, this fleshy grape is now the fifth most widely planted white variety in France.
In the vineyard, this grape appears golden.
Grenache Blanc is a relatively flexible grape that can withstand the vicissitudes of temperature and climate. In warm areas, it produces richer, more fruit-forward wines that are straw-colored and medium-bodied. It is often blended with Roussanne or Muscat.
Wines made from Grenache Blanc are on the fuller side, with citrus notes, stone fruit and pear on the palate. When aged in oak, as the variety often is, it can assume some of the same flavors as Chardonnay, like toast and brioche.
While Grenache Blanc is integral to the Rhône Valley, offering a backbone to Châteauneuf-du-Pape (and, additionally, to Côtes du Rhône Villages AOP, where 10% of it can be used in red blends), it is also used in the production of vin doux naturel wines. About half of the grape’s plantings are in the Roussillon, where it is primarily blended with other varieties.
The grape can also be found in Spain, where it is planted in Catalonia, the Priorat, Alella and Aragon. It has also been used in the production of some wines in Australia.
Synonyms: Alicante Blanca, Feher Grenache, Garnacha Blanca, Garnatxa Blanca, Belan, Vernatxa Blanca, Rool Grenache, White Grenache, Silla Blanc, Sillina Blanc
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Halter Ranch 2021 Rosé (Adelaida District)
Central CoastA slightly rustier shade of pink in the glass, this unique rosé ...See Full Review$30 -
Carol Shelton 2020 Coquille Blanc White (Paso Robles)
Central CoastSubtle aromas of peach, yellow flower, buttered toast and sea salt show ...See Full Review$27 -
Monochrome 2020 Playing Against Type White (California)
California OtherCrisp and tight aromas of lime, pear and apple flesh show on ...See Full Review$42 -
Halter Ranch 2019 Estate Bottled Grenache Blanc (Adelaida District)
Central CoastLayered aromas of crisp peach, nectarine, coconut and white flowers are leveled ...See Full Review$40 -
Alta Colina 2020 Grenache Blanc (Adelaida District)
Central CoastLightly honeyed aromas of coconut, plumeria and white peach are very inviting ...See Full Review$38 -
Acquiesce 2020 Estate Grenache Blanc (Lodi)
Central ValleyThis layered and complex wine runs a delicious gamut of flavors from ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Two Vintners 2020 Weather Eye Grenache Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyHigh up on Red Mountain, Weather Eye Vineyard is quickly establishing itself ...See Full Review$40 -
Bella Grace 2021 Estate Grenache Blanc (Amador County)
Sierra FoothillsFreshness and heft come together beautifully in this crisp but rather full-bodied ...See Full Review$26 -
Kaena 2019 Tierra Alta Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Ballard Canyon)
Central CoastBaked apricot and sea-salt flavors float atop aromas that are both rich ...See Full Review$35 -
Kaena 2019 Hapa Blanc White (Santa Ynez Valley)
Central CoastPeach and coconut-surf-wax aromas meet with Meyer lemon peel on the nose ...See Full Review$35 -
Knife & Barrel 2020 Martian Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Alisos Canyon)
Central CoastThere's a warmth of pear and crushed sandstone to the nose of ...See Full Review$34 -
Indigené 2020 Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles)
Central CoastWet stone, lime-peel and grapefruit-juice aromas make for a very tart nose ...See Full Review$30 -
Acquiesce 2020 Grenache Blanc Sparkling (Lodi)
Central ValleyStraightforward and fairly dry, this sturdy wine offers light earth and butterscotch ...See Full Review$55 -
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2020 White (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Rhône ValleyA penetrating strike of honey lends richness to zingy notes of tart ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$48 -
Margerum 2020 M5 White Margerum Estate Vineyard White (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastSubtle aromas of chalk, lemon pith, nectarine and chilled pineapple show on ...See Full Review$29 -
McPrice Myers 2020 Beautiful Earth White (Paso Robles Willow Creek District)
Central CoastCrisp while subtly opulent aromas of peach and lemon are offset by ...See Full Review$30 -
Château Mourgues du Grès 2018 Capitelle White (Costières de Nîmes)
Rhône ValleyStreaks of honey, caramel and nougat accent fresh tangerine and lemon flavors ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Dovecote 2020 Thompson Vineyard Estate Grenache Blanc (Alisos Canyon)
Central CoastClean aromas of white flower, coconut flesh, tart lime and chalk show ...See Full Review$35 -
Thibido 2020 First Date Grenache Blanc (Adelaida District)
Central CoastThis amphora-aged, small-batch vintage of just 420 bottles begins with nuanced white-flower ...See Full Review$43 -
Château Pesquié 2020 Cuvée Juliette White (Ventoux)
Rhône ValleySpine-tingling notes of lemon and crisp white grapefruit make Clairette (70%) the ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$50
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