variants
sometimes Grenache
plural grenaches; sometimes Grenaches
: a robust full-bodied red wine that is known for flavors reminiscent of red fruit (as berries or cherries) and pepper and that is notably produced in the Rhône valley and Spain
also
: the grape itself
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According to Clothier, next year’s vintage will comprise grenache, chardonnay, riesling and carignan grapes.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1975, the Empordà Denomination of Origin was established, and today there are more than 50 wineries there, with many growing white grenache, grey grenache and red grenache, along with the red carignan grape varietals.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1975, the Empordà Denomination of Origin was established, and today there are more than 50 wineries there, with many growing white grenache, grey grenache and red grenache, along with the red carignan grape varietals.
—Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Grenache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grenache. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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