The International Grenache Association uncorks
the 5th Annual International Grenache Day
Friday, September 19, 2014
Taste... Talk... Tweet... #GrenacheDay
September 19, 2014 - Avignon - Today marks the 5th Annual International Grenache Day (#Grenacheday) celebrating the most widely planted red grape in the world with tastings, plantings and tweetings across the world.
Why Grenache?? This under-appreciated grape varietal makes great wines greater and is one of the most adaptable food-pairing wines in the world, yet as a team player it doesn't always get the credit it deserves. Grenache's unique velvety mouthfeel has created a cult following across the world with those in the know who join in the International Grenache Day fun on the third Friday of September.
To Grenachistas it's really only a matter of time before more people begin to request Grenache the way they do Merlots, Pinot Grigios and Shiraz/Syrahs and begin to sip into something more comfortable!
What will YOU do for #GrenacheDay 2014? Go out and try some Grenache or bring it home! List your event on the #GrenacheDay 2014 Google MyMap by sending your info to marlene@grenachesymposium.com, post your photos and videos on Facebook.com/GrenacheDay, wear colorful clothing, and/or join in the conversation on Twitter (#GrenacheDay). Look for more suggestions on www.grenacheday.com!
Grenache Association co-founder Nicole Rolet, producer of Chene Bleu wines, comments: "The enthusiasm about Grenache just keeps growing worldwide. It really is a 21st century eco-superstar, its vines survive on minimum water and deep roots help weather heat and droughts."
Adds Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyard: "Grenache is one of the most exciting grapes in California right now. It's famous for its qualities in blends, and recognized to make some of the world's greatest rosés, but it's also now increasingly being bottled solo in California. The over 100% increase in planted acres in California's most prized coastal and mountain AVAs over the last decade is a testament to its growing popularity among winemakers and wine drinkers alike."
Grenache enthusiasts are celebrating worldwide:
Highlights of G-Day 2014 Celebrations found on the Google MyMap:
AMERICA:
California:
Santa Barbara's legendary Wine Cask Restaurant offers a formal set menupaired with the greatest examples of Grenache rose, blanc and rouge from around the world. The menu is served the whole weekend.
Santa Cruz: Boony Doon Vineyards presents "This Flight is Rated G" with Grrrrrrenache-centric bottles from their cellars. The Grenachification of the Greater Santa Cruz area Sept 15-22 at the Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room. www.bonnydoonvineyard.com.
Paso Robles Rhone Rangers: HOT FRIDAY tasting paired with small bites and artisan cheese + an educational table and live music at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. There Will Be 24 Rhone Ranger wineries pouring Grenache! Booking
Ohio: Cincinnati's Water Tower Fine Wines www.watertowerfinewines.com will explore Grenache wines from around the world with food pairings by Chef Jan. Local guitarist Pete Papania will serenade!
AUSTRALIA:
Adelaide: Hewitson Wines and their 2012 Miss Harry will be showcased at South Australia venues: Arkaba, Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Gusto Restaurant, La Trattoria, Marquis Wine Bar Restaurant, Parisi's, Stumps, Tivoli, The Archer Hotel, The Royal Oak Hotel, The Port Lincoln Hotel, Wellington Hotel.
Adelaide:Justin Hermes Design, The Props Dept and www.winedirect.com.au Eat, drink and chin wag with Grenache with panache at the Grenache Table night for a pre-dinner appetizers.http://www.grenache-association.com/wp-content/upLoads/Grenache/Justin-Hermes-Design-grenache-posterfinal.jpg
McLaren Vale: Serafino Wines & Cellar Door: Grenache Masterclass with Special Guest James Halliday MW of Wine Companion magazine; taste the diversity of Grenache with 16 gorgeous wines. Complete the day with a tour of the McLaren Vale region and open tasting:www.trybooking.com/92132
COSTA RICA:
San Jose: Grenache Tastings all month at wine shop FrenchParadox http://www.frenchparadox.co.cr/.
ENGLAND:
Cambridge: The Smiling Grape Company, Ten Grenaches from different countries to be poured all day! www.smilinggrape.com.
FRANCE:
Avignon: International Grenache Day Wine Safari Grenache Tour: This bespoke "wine safari" for up to 7 people will take you on the wild side of Grenache, visiting vineyards in Chateauneuf du Pape in the morning and Gigondas in the afternoon. www.winesafari.net.
Paris: The largest antique market in the world: Puces de Clignancourt will celebrate with tastings and nibbles across its 17+ acres of shops http://www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com/2.aspx .
Paris: Vinocamp, Planete Liege and the Grenache Association celebrate #GrenacheDay with a party! Bring your own Grenache bottle swap party! Details here.
NEW ZEALAND:
Wellington: Avida Bar will showcase a special Grenache wine list for the week www.avidabar.co.nz.
SOUTH AFRICA:
Wolseley: Waverly Hills Vineyard: Free glass of the Waverley Hills Grenache with any meal purchased at the restaurant and a Grenache Wine and Food pairing event at the Waverley Hills Restaurant in the evening. www.waverleyhills.co.za.
SPAIN:
Barcelona: Join La Asociacion Enjoy Wine Barcelona to celebrate Garnacha in Spain at the Santa Caterina Market: http: //www.enjoywinebarcelona.com.
Greater Madrid: The wine and the word. Winery Garnacha Alto Alberche will serve wine pairings with literature and food www.bodegagarnachaaltoalberche.com
Catalan Association Terra de Garnatxes, Vinyes Domenech has recruited 30 restaurants and wine merchants in Catalonia to pour his Grenache wines for #GrenacheDay.
Taste... Talk... Tweet... #GrenacheDay
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Contact us: Marlene Angelloz, Exec Dir. Grenache Association marlene@grenachesymposium.com , +33 (0)6616095 96
Press us: Jane Silverman press@grenache-association.com
Join us: www.grenache-association.com/join-us-2
Friend us: www.facebook.com/GrenacheSymposium
Follow us: www.twitter.com/grenache_global
Tweet us: #GrenacheDay
Visit us: www.grenache-association.com
Map us: #GrenacheDay GoogleMap https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/viewer?mid=zdlzF5sSQ-3M.kAsv0_-Lj8E4
Celebrate with us: www.grenacheday.com
Quote us: go to http://www.grenache-association.com/press-material for quotes by USA Grenache Ambassador Andy Abramson, Best Sommelier in the World 2013 Paolo Basso,Dean Hewitson, Randall Grahm, Jancis Robinson, Steven Spurrier, and others!
EDITORS NOTES: The Grenache Association is a grass-roots not-for-profit organization operated by volunteers who are passionate about wine and wine education, and open to lovers of fine wine across the world.
International #GrenacheDay was launched in 2010 following the first International Grenache Symposium at La Verriere's vineyard in France. The symposium was founded by wine gurus Steven Spurrier and Michel Bettane, Walter McKinlay of Domaine de Mourchon, and Nicole Rolet of Chene Bleu wines.
Hundreds of international wine producers, merchants, restaurateurs and journalists in attendance agreed for the need to create an association to promote this unsung hero of the wine world. Each year the world celebrates "the wine you know you just don't know it!"
Grenache is prevalent in the South of France, in regions such as the Southern Rhone (including Chateauneuf-du-Pape), Provence, Languedoc and Roussillon, as well as many of the best regions in Spain such as Priorat, Campos de Borja, Catalayud, and Sardegna in Italy. It is also popular in Australia and the US, and grown in more than a dozen other countries around the world including China.
This eco-superstar has drought-resistant deep-rooted vines and is particularly well-suited to withstand climate change. More wine enthusiasts are discovering Grenache's unique ability to transmit its "terroir" and exploring this rich variety.
Our partners: AOC Rasteau, AOC Tavel, AOC Ventoux, CIVR (Roussillon), Fédération Syndicats de Producteurs de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Inter Rhône.
The current GA board includes: Christopher Cannan of Europvin, China's Eddie Cheung, Dean Hewitson of Hewitson Wines, Jorge Lucki in Brazil, Walter McKinlay of Domaine de Mourchon, Hong Kong's Debra Meiburg, Chester Osborn of d'Arenberg Wines, Dave Powell, Nicole Rolet of Chene Bleu.
Grenache Association Members: Alto Moncayo, Amistat, Las Bodegas Aragonesas, Ares Wines International, Domaine La Barroche, Bodegas Borsao, Domaine de la Célestière, Clos des Centeilles,Chêne Bleu, Vignobles David, Domaine Deurre, Epicure Wines, Domaine Giraud, Château de Gourdon, Domaine La Guicharde, Domaine Guillaume Gros, Domaine Henry, Domaine des Lys, Domaine de la Mordorée, Domaine de Mourchon, Domaine de Nalys, Mas Amiel, Domaine Mastrio, Domaines Vincent Moreau, Mouriesse Vinum, Maison Ogier, Château d'Or et de Gueules, Pares Balta, Les Clos Perdus, Domaine Pique-Basse, Priorat Beer,Château Revelette, Domaine Saladin, Serre Romani, Domaine Treloar, Clos de Trias, Château de Trinquevedel, Les Trois Cellier, Domaine La Toupie, Turner-Pageot, Domaine Vaquer, Le Plan Vermeesch, Domaine Vintur.
Grenachistas around the world include: Pascal Bérard, Bertrand Boislève, Jeff Cohn, Axel Finger, Sven Leth-Moller, Kelly McAuliffe, Sylvain Morey, Philippe Raynaud, Sharon de Rham, Claude Thiry and USA Grenache Association Ambassador Andy Abramson.
Contact:
Jane Silverman PR
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