Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Provence, France.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, richness, spice, herbal and earthy.
The regions that matter for it are Provence, Priorat and Walla Walla Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, south-facing slopes.
It blends readily with Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Grenache Syrah and Cabernet-Grenache-Syrah.
At the table it suits venison with cherries and orange, barbecued pork ribs and chili plum beef.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cabernet Grenache Syrah, Cabernet-Grenache-Syrah.
Bottles to look for.
- 19 Crimes The Uprising, South Eastern Australia
- Bacalhoa Quinta do Carmo Reserva Tinto, Alentejo, Portugal
- Bodegas Pinord-Mas Blanc +7, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Cellers de Scala Dei 'El Tribut de Scala Dei', Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Cellers de Scala Dei Prior, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Chateau Barbeyrolles Cotes de Provence Rouge, France
- Chateau La Coste Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Les Pentes Douces Rouge, France
- Chateau La Coste Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rose d'Une Nuit, France
Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah taste like?+
02.Where is Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah from?+
03.Where is Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah?+
05.What else is Cabernet - Grenache - Syrah called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.