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Alkina – Region

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Barossa Valley, Australia

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Alkina – Profile

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Alkina is a terroir‑driven estate in the Barossa, working with biodynamic farming and detailed soil mapping to identify unique micro‑parcels. Old vines and minimal intervention define the style. Whole‑bunch ferments and concrete or large neutral vessels highlight purity. Wines show spice, mineral detail and fine tannin structure.

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Alkina – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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Riley Harrison – Region

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Barossa Valley, Australia

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Riley Harrison – Profile

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Riley Harrison crafts small‑batch Barossa wines focused on fragrance and finesse. Grenache is sourced from old vines on sandy and loamy soils. Ferments are gentle to retain aromatic lift and texture. The wines are bright, supple and delicately structured.

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Riley Harrison – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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An Approach to Relaxation – Region

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Barossa Valley, Australia

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An Approach to Relaxation – Profile

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This project produces minimal‑intervention Barossa Grenache from old, sandy‑soil vineyards. Whole‑cluster ferments and neutral oak allow perfume and vibrancy to shine. Farming and winemaking emphasise delicacy over richness. The wines are lifted, spicy and finely textured.

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An Approach to Relaxation – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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JC’s Own – Region

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Barossa Valley, Australia

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JC’s Own – Profile

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JC’s Own showcases expressive Barossa Grenache made with playful, low‑intervention techniques. Old‑vine fruit is handled gently with wild ferments. Oak use is minimal to preserve fruit purity. The wines are juicy, energetic and medium‑bodied.

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JC’s Own – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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Thistledown – Region

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McLaren Vale, Australia

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Thistledown – Profile

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Thistledown specialises in high‑definition McLaren Vale Grenache from sandy, old‑vine sites. Organic farming and early picking keep freshness and detail. Whole‑berry ferments and neutral oak maintain perfume. Wines are vibrant, perfumed and texturally refined.

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Thistledown – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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Paralian – Region

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McLaren Vale, Australia

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Paralian – Profile

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Paralian produces small‑batch McLaren Vale Grenache from older vines on deep sands. Minimal winemaking and whole‑berry ferments preserve aromatic lift. Neutral vessels emphasise purity. The wines are lively, fine and understated.

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Paralian – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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Aphelion – Region

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McLaren Vale, Australia

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Aphelion – Profile

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Aphelion focuses on sandy Blewitt Springs Grenache with purity and fragrance. Gentle, whole‑berry ferments and subtle oak shape the style. The approach highlights finesse and spice. Wines are lifted, supple and modern.

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Aphelion – Grenache Style

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Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.

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MMAD Vineyard – Region

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McLaren Vale, Australia

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MMAD Vineyard – Profile

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MMAD Vineyard works with historic Blewitt Springs plots planted in 1939. Deep sandy soils give Grenache its perfume and fine tannin structure. Whole‑berry ferments dominate and oak is neutral. Wines are fragrant, sleek and pure.

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MMAD Vineyard – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Vanguardist – Region
McLaren Vale, Australia
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Vanguardist – Profile
Vanguardist makes minimal‑intervention wines from select McLaren Vale vineyards. Grenache is whole‑cluster influenced for spice and structure. Old oak and concrete maintain purity. Wines are savoury, lifted and energetic.
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Vanguardist – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Yangarra – Region
McLaren Vale, Australia
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Yangarra – Profile
Yangarra is a biodynamic estate focused on Rhône varieties in elevated Blewitt Springs. Centenarian bush vines give depth and perfume. Winemaking is restrained, with large formats used to preserve aromatics. Wines are powerful yet fine and beautifully balanced.
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Yangarra – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Richaud – Region
Côtes du Rhône, France
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Richaud – Profile
Marcel Richaud is a pioneer of organic Rhône farming, producing pure, expressive Grenache. Old vines and concrete ferments define the approach. Minimal intervention keeps fruit clarity. Wines are bright, spicy and medium‑bodied.
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Richaud – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Clos du Caillou – Region
Côtes du Rhône, France
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Clos du Caillou – Profile
Clos du Caillou sits beside Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape on sandy, galet‑covered soils. Organic farming shapes its refined Grenache style. Gentle ferments and foudre élevage preserve elegance. Wines show perfume, suppleness and purity.
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Clos du Caillou – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Duseigneur – Region
Côtes du Rhône, France
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Duseigneur – Profile
Duseigneur farms biodynamically on limestone and galet soils along the Rhône’s right bank. Whole‑berry ferments and restrained oak keep the wines fresh. The domaine favors balanced, modern Grenache. Wines are fragrant, clean and medium‑bodied.
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Duseigneur – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Beaucastel – Region
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, France
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Beaucastel – Profile
Beaucastel is a historic Châteauneuf estate farmed organically and biodynamically for decades. High Mourvèdre content defines its signature. Whole‑cluster ferments and foudre élevage emphasize savoury complexity. Wines are structured, spicy and long‑lived.
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Beaucastel – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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La Roubine – Region
Vacqueyras, France
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La Roubine – Profile
La Roubine produces Vacqueyras Grenache from old vines on limestone and alluvial soils. Organic farming and low yields underpin concentration. Fermentation is traditional with whole‑berry elements. Wines are bold, spicy and firmly structured.
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La Roubine – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Roger Sabon – Region
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, France
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Roger Sabon – Profile
Roger Sabon crafts polished Châteauneuf wines from varied old‑vine parcels. Clean, traditional winemaking uses concrete and foudre. Grenache leads with richness and purity. Wines are generous, expressive and balanced.
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Roger Sabon – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Pierre Usseglio – Region
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, France
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Pierre Usseglio – Profile
Pierre Usseglio farms organically across top Châteauneuf sites. Partial whole‑cluster ferments bring lift and spice. Concrete and large oak maintain savouriness. Wines are warm, deep and refined.
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Pierre Usseglio – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Clos Saouma – Region
Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, France
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Clos Saouma – Profile
Clos Saouma applies Burgundian techniques to Châteauneuf, emphasizing long élevage in neutral barrels. Fermentation is slow and gentle. Wines focus on texture and finesse. Grenache shows purity and precision.
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Clos Saouma – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Mas Jullien – Region
Terrasses du Larzac, France
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Mas Jullien – Profile
Mas Jullien is a Languedoc benchmark working with old vines on limestone and schist. Traditional winemaking favors balance and Mediterranean freshness. Extraction is restrained. Wines are complex, savoury and age‑worthy.
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Mas Jullien – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Gauby – Region
Côtes Catalanes, France
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Gauby – Profile
Domaine Gauby is a leading biodynamic estate in Roussillon with vines on limestone and schist terraces. Long, gentle macerations and neutral oak preserve freshness. Grenache is handled delicately to avoid heaviness. Wines are mineral, herbal and expressive.
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Gauby – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Clos Mogador – Region
Priorat, Spain
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Clos Mogador – Profile
Clos Mogador is a foundational Priorat estate farmed organically on steep llicorella terraces. Grenache forms the backbone of deep, structured blends. Ferments are long with patient extraction. Wines are intense, mineral and long‑lived.
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Clos Mogador – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Comando G – Region
Sierra de Gredos, Spain
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Comando G – Profile
Comando G works with ancient, high‑altitude Garnacha vines on granite in Gredos. Farming is organic and regenerative. Whole‑cluster ferments and large foudres produce ethereal, perfumed wines. These are among Spain’s most lifted Garnachas.
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Comando G – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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Sadie Family – Region
Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
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Sadie Family – Profile
Sadie Family works with old bush vines on slate and granite in South Africa’s mountains. Farming is meticulous and low‑input. Whole‑cluster Grenache is gently handled with neutral oak. Wines are savoury, lifted and textural.
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Sadie Family – Grenache Style
Perfumed, textural Grenache with lifted red fruit, spice, fine tannins and a balance of warmth and freshness.
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