Grenache (pronounced gren-ash) (in Spanish, Garnacha, in Catalan, Garnatxa)'s one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France. It's generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, but it needs careful control of yields for best results. It tends to lack acid, tannin and color, and's usually blended with other varieties such as… (More on Grenache)