World of Grenache Trio with Tasting Video

Watch a global affair celebrating International Grenache Day with esteemed wine experts presenting three takes on this widely planted grape the world around. Legendary winemaker Chris Hancock shares Robert Oatley’s McLaren Vale Grenache, Sella & Mosca Winemaker Giovanni Pinna shares his islands take on the grape, Cannonau di Sardegna, and Nicholas Paris discusses the Las Rocas Garnacha from Calatayud, Spain.

Watch the tasting here.

Guests include:

• Chris Hancock, MW (Hon), Deputy Executive Chairman, Robert Oatley Vineyards
• Giovanni Pinna, Chief Winemaker, Sella & Mosca
• Nicholas Paris MW, Director of Global Sourcing and Sales Education, E. & J. Gallo Winery
• Hosted by: Gwendolyn Osborn, Wine Educator, Wine.com

Tasting Set Includes:

• Robert Oatley G-18 Grenacheu
  Vibrant, perfumed Grenache with classic raspberry, musk and earthy notes. This is an unwooded red wine, similar in weight and body to a young Pinot Noir, Tempranillo or Sangiovese. It should be enjoyed at least lightly chilled, which will allow its lifted aromatics and bright, breezy personality to shine.
• Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva
  An elegant wine with black and red berry aromas accented by herbal and earthy notes. Lively acidity is balanced by ripe tannins. Aged two years in large Slavonian oak barrels with an additional several months in bottle.
• Las Rocas Garnacha
  The vibrant red color of this Garnacha hints at its rich dark cherry and blackberry aromas and flavors. This well-structured wine integrates nuances of oak with round tannins to deliver a rich palate of decadent fruit flavors.

Download the tasting mat here.

Interested in other virtual wine tastings? Check out our upcoming tastings