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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Bosman Family Vineyards 2018 Fides Skin Contact Natural Ferment Grenache Blanc (Wellington)
South AfricaLight notes of apricot emerge from this amber-color wine. The medium-bodied palate ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Margerum 2021 M5 Estate White (Los Olivos District)
Central CoastA light color in the glass, this blend of 47% Grenache Blanc, ...See Full Review$30 -
Zaca Mesa 2021 Estate Grenache Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)
Central CoastA light hue in the glass, this clean and precise bottling offers ...See Full Review$28 -
Dubost 2020 Alexandrine White (Adelaida District)
Central CoastThe complex nose of this blend of 50% Viognier, 30% Grenache Blanc ...See Full Review$40 -
Lion Ranch 2020 Cuvée Blanc White (Santa Clara Valley)
Central CoastThis is a smart blend of 46% Picpoul Blanc, which provides zippy ...See Full Review$33 -
Le Casque 2021 Adrian White (Sierra Foothills)
Sierra FoothillsThis white blend, comprised of 35% Roussanne, 32% Grenache Blanc, 22% Marsanne ...See Full Review$32 -
Marbeso 2020 Carbonic Orange White (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastThis wacky, rosé-looking blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Grenache Blanc and 20% ...See Full Review$28 -
Riviera 2021 Mélange Blanc White (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastLight aromas of grapefruit, nectarine, bubblegum and banana flambé are fruity on ...See Full Review$24 -
Ridge 2021 Adelaida Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles)
Central CoastCrisp and clean on the nose with a hint of petrol, this ...See Full Review$35 -
Tablas Creek 2020 Esprit de Tablas Blanc White (Adelaida District)
Central CoastThis blend of 46% Roussanne, 28% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 5% ...See Full Review$50 -
Lone Madrone 2021 Oveja White (Paso Robles Willow Creek District)
Central CoastThis blend of 57% Picpoul Blanc and 43% Grenache Blanc is tight ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$40 -
Tablas Creek 2021 Patelin de Tablas Blanc White (Paso Robles)
Central CoastThere's a linear focus on the nose of this twist-top, great-deal blend ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$28 -
Eternal 2021 Eternal Perspective Grenache Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
Columbia ValleyFruity and floral aromas like mirabelle plums, orange blossoms and lemon-scented candle ...See Full Review$34 -
Tablas Creek 2021 Côtes de Tablas Blanc White (Adelaida District)
Central CoastUnderripe peach, melon rind and citrus-spray aromas lead the nose on this ...See Full Review$35 -
Canvasback 2021 Yakima Valley White Rhone Wine White (Yakima Valley)
Columbia ValleyThis is a bodacious blend of 58% Viognier, 33% Grenache Blanc and ...See Full Review$38 -
Talking Animals 2021 Petillant-Naturel Grenache Blanc (Monterey County)
Central CoastThough “just” a pet-nat, there's a lot of complexity in this always-fun ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Epiphany 2020 Rodney's Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastIntriguing aromas of crisp apple, green melon, crushed granite and wet river ...See Full Review$28 -
Clementine Carter 2021 Grenache Blanc (Santa Barbara County)
Central CoastCrisp apricot and peach aromas work alongside aromatic apple and orange blossom ...See Full Review$38 -
Super Real Wines 2021 Unfiltered Natural Skin Contact Grenache Blanc (Ballard Canyon)
Central CoastJasmine tea, gardenia, wet clay and melon aromas make for a layered ...See Full Review$28 -
Eberle 2021 Côtes-du-Rôbles Blanc White (Paso Robles)
Central CoastThis blend of 65% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc and 15% Viognier is ...See Full Review$30
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