Basson Family Vineyard

Gallant Grenache

8.77 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Darling, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
John Bratincevic

Transparent red. Nose: distinct cherry, light spice and fragrant wood. Taste: surprisingly decent. Anonymous, light, fruity, a nice acidity but not too bright - more supple - a little sweet citrus, like orange. Simple and pleasing. 88.

Transparent red. Nose: distinct cherry, light spice and fragrant wood. Taste: surprisingly decent. Anonymous, light, fruity, a nice acidity but not too bright - more supple - a little sweet citrus, like orange. Simple and pleasing. 88.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2022
David Shaw

Grenache but close enough. Light cherry orange and leathery flavors. Light tannins but chewy on finish. A decent supermarket red, can’t argue with the price, on point for varietal but just ok.

Grenache but close enough. Light cherry orange and leathery flavors. Light tannins but chewy on finish. A decent supermarket red, can’t argue with the price, on point for varietal but just ok.

1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2022
Tree Kilpatrick

Artsy critter label with a two horned African grazer animal under a mount top sunset rendered in line drawing. Screw-top. See through red color. Smells like band-aides and sliced tart red fruits. Flavor is simple and blunt. Bit like Sangiovese meets Pinot. But the thin version of both. It’s a right for $5. Certainly one of the more obscure and exotic choices at Trader Joe’s. Just not much there.

Artsy critter label with a two horned African grazer animal under a mount top sunset rendered in line drawing. Screw-top. See through red color. Smells like band-aides and sliced tart red fruits. Flavor is simple and blunt. Bit like Sangiovese meets Pinot. But the thin version of both. It’s a right for $5. Certainly one of the more obscure and exotic choices at Trader Joe’s. Just not much there.

Jan 30th, 2023
Salvador Vazquez

Nose is a bit pungent, but taste is light with notes of berries and currants. Did not have it chilled but I think it would taste great a bit chilled on a summer evening.

Nose is a bit pungent, but taste is light with notes of berries and currants. Did not have it chilled but I think it would taste great a bit chilled on a summer evening.

Sep 18th, 2022
B
8.8

B had this 2 years ago

B had this 2 years ago

Mar 19th, 2023
Aurelia Rus

Aurelia had this 3 years ago

Aurelia had this 3 years ago

Mar 30th, 2022
Marelina Wilford

Marelina had this 3 years ago

Marelina had this 3 years ago

Mar 21st, 2022