Grenache Blanc

Question 1

early, mid, or late budding?

Answer 1

early to mid

Question 2

early, mid, or late ripening?

Answer 2

mid

Question 3

What is a strength of this grape?

Answer 3

good wind resistance

Question 4

regions

Answer 4

• Southern Rhone
• Southern France…IGP Pays d’Oc, Corbieres AOC, La Clape AOC
• Spain / Catalunya…Priorat, Monsant, Costers de Sigre
• S Africa (swartland)

Question 5

styles

Answer 5

dry white blends and some VDNs
contributes…low int ripe green fruit, high alc, low acid
- green plum, pear, lemon zest, honeysuckle, toast
- for VDN: can reach high alc levels (great for fortified)