Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Grenache Blanc from Santa Barbara

Grenache is one of the popular red grape varieties.
It is a versatile variety with a medium level of acidity and tannin and red fruits elements.
It can be fresh and fruity rosé wine from Provence, France, or full-bodied red wine from Priorat, Spain.

There is also a white variety called Grenache Blanc.
It is a mutation of the red Grenache variety and usually used in blended wine.

I recently had a chance to try a very good varietal wine of Grenache Blanc.




Curran Santa Barbara County Grenache Blanc 2021
Good body with creamy texture and moderate acidity.
Citrus and stone fruits like peach or apricot, and a hint of strawberry.
Finish was clean and made you want to drink more.

I loved the strawberry flavor in the wine. It was lively yet subdued. 
This wine was refreshing and very pleasant to drink.