Explore Grenache, a versatile red grape known for ripe red berry flavours, warming spice and silky texture, producing wines that range from elegant and fresh to rich and powerful.
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The easiest way to pair wine with BBQ is to match the food’s character with the wine’s structure. Smoke → Syrah or Rioja; Lemon & herbs → Sauvignon Blanc or Albariño; Sweet BBQ → Zinfandel or Primitivo; Seafood & veg → crisp white or rosé; Dessert → lightly sweet wine
Sangiovese is generally regarded as Italy's most widely planted red grape and is the foundation of wines such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. It typically produces dry, medium-bodied wines with flavours of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs and spice.
Syrah and Shiraz are two names for the same dark-skinned red grape. It typically produces dry, full-bodied wines with flavours of blackberry, plum, black pepper and spice. It is most famous in the Rhône Valley and across Australia, where styles range from elegant and savoury to rich and powerful.
Gamay is a light to medium-bodied red grape best known from Beaujolais in France. It typically offers flavours of red cherry, raspberry, strawberry and violet, with fresh acidity and soft tannins. Its approachable style, and food-friendly character make it one of the easiest red wines to enjoy.
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