Grenache is a versatile variety and is used to make both light and heavy red wines. Grenache is widely used in the production of Rosé due to its cherry red colour and its fragrant berry aromatics.

However Grenache can also be made into medium and full bodied reds, which have fleshy mid palates and soft tannins. While it shines as a straight varietal, with its flavours of berry fruit, cherries, earth and spice, it also blends well with Shiraz and Mourvèdre.

When these three varieties are blended together, they are colloquially referred to as GSM or Rhône red blends.

The best Grenache in Australia is produced from old vineyards in both the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. The latter has shown its dedication to the variety by the formulation of its 'Cadenzia' program. This is a regional showcase of the variety and wineries are encouraged to experiment with different styles to highlight Grenache from the region.