Grenache is typically a pinot-like wine. Though personally I find it sweeter and just better, in about every possible way. (Incidentally there also exists in the world a Grenache-Blanc, just as there is a Pinot-Gris, however Pinot-Gris is undrinkable swill).
This Grenache is unique in that the year these grapes were growing, there was a forest fire nearby and the smoke settled over the vines. You can TASTE the SMOKE in the wine!!! It is the craziest thing! It is like a natural event that occurred in history has been saved in this bottle.
Now, Grenache is a lighter wine than, say a Cab Sauv, but what I feel it has in common with Pinot is it has a lot of subtle complexity. You definitely get fruit, though lighter fruits, like raspberries or cranberries, and a bit of spice, some vanilla. And a forest fire in your mouth!
Don't be put off by my talk of the smoke. It is not at all overwhelming. It is there, but it in no way overpowers the enjoyment of the wine. I just can't shut the hell up about it because it is so unusual!
Bottom line: Drink it!
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