Grenache is one of Europe's great red wine grapes: generous, sun-loving and capable of producing everything from juicy, fruit-driven reds to complex, age-worthy wines and elegant rosés. It is particularly important in Spain and southern France, where it has been grown for centuries. It is also a favourite grape in Australia.
The exciting thing about Grenache is how much it changes with its surroundings. In a warm, dry Mediterranean climate, it can taste rich and ripe, with strawberry, raspberry and spice. In cooler or higher-altitude vineyards, it can be fresher, floral and more savoury.
Spain is generally considered its homeland, although its exact origins are debated.
At this dinner we will look at numerous styles of Grenache from around the world.
First off three wines from different regions of Australia. We will then journey around Spain before comparing a bracket of prestige 100% Grenache wines from Chateauneuf-du-Pape (from around 100-year-old vines).
To finish we have two unusual French “sweet” wines. A botrytis affected Grenache from Vacqueyras in the southern Rhone and a 77-year-old Rivesaltes from Roussillon.
We are teaming up with Spanish wine specialists Alimentaria for this dinner. Tom Robertson, who many of you know, will lead the way on the Australian and Spanish wines. The venue is MoVida Aqui and the wines will be accompanied by a multi-course dinner.
It promises to be a fun night of wine and food.
From Australia:
Syrahmi Grenache Heathcote 2024
Pare Romano Vineyards Grenache McLaren Vale 2024
Cirillo Ancestor Vines Grenache Barossa 2019
From Spain:
Sierra de Tolono Tereseno Rioja Garnacha 2024
Navascues Mancuso Garnacha 2021
Casa Castillo El Molar Garnacha 2021
Viticola Mentridano Cantos del Diablo Mentrida Garnacha 2021
From France:
Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Cornelia Constanza 2023
Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Cornelia Constanza 2018
Domaine de la Solitude Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Cornelia Constanza 2017
Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018
Les Clos des Cazaux Vacqueyras Cuvee Grenat Noble 2016
Chateau Saint Michel Rivesaltes 1949
Venue: MoVida Aqui
Level 1, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD
Time and date: 7pm Monday 23 November 2026
Cost: $289.00 per Person all inclusive
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