L'Escarpolette is an ode to the old French comics where cruising around in a Citroen 2CV with a baguette hanging out the window would fit right in. The red wine version, in the form of a Grenache, Tempranillo blend, is like the comic is having its noir phase, dark and brooding with plenty of spice and perfect for moody days.

Origin: Southern Rhône, France & Northern Spain Mainly Grown In: Southern France, Northern Spain, South Australia Key Facts: Grenache has a curious way of making a great team captain when it comes to blends. Who can resist the confident red fruity flavours and spice it brings to the game! Though it’s most recognised for its contribution to the GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) blend, it also has a more-than-a-bit part to play in Tempranillo blends across the border. Where the French make it a GSM, the Spanish usually stick with the GTG (Grenache, Tempranillo and Graciano) blend and to be honest, you can also find some Mourvèdre around, which is known in these parts as Monastrell. The adventurous Australian wineries are known to include Grenache in any red wine they chose to as well.. Why?!?.. Well, just because. Fun Fact: One of the emerging varieties is Marselan, which is a cross of Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is basically a way of wineries saving the effort of blending these two varieties in the winery. Grenache fruit and spice with Cabernet structure!