Embrace Grenache 2021
Grenache is great paired with braises and stews, long slow cooked roasts of pork or lamb that may even be a little bit fatty (shoulder of lamb and lamb shanks, for example). It suits daubes and stews with dark, winey sauces and has a particular affinity with paprika and pimenton.
Embrace can be served with milder curries like a rogan josh but not Indian curries. Good paired with sausage or flank steak and mashed potatoes, shepherd's pie and steak and kidney pie while its absence of tough tannins makes it an accommodating match for simple cheeses.
In the mouth, a hint of the nice cranberry fruit with subtle light pepper and a persuasive, lightly textured tannin finish.
The spice and cranberry character makes it pleasing and lightly structured with a mouth feel that calls for more. A very nice red wine for summer with pork loin or chicken breast flavored with fruit garnishes, jams or flavored mustard.
The result is both lower yields and smaller berries across all varieties. The drought conditions also led to early harvest times throughout the region. Wines made from all varieties show greater flavor concentration, natural intensity and good ageing potential.
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Harvest Date | 10th Sep 2021 |
| Vintage | 28° |
| Style | Red Rhône |
| Appellation | Dry Creek Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Date Bottled | 8th Aug 2023 |
| Drinkable | 2024-2034 |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
