We are partnering with some of the country’s leading pizzerias throughout September to celebrate International Grenache Day by showing how well this simple match works, at home or at a pizzeria.
Celebrated annually on the third Friday in September, International Grenache Day shines a light on this widely planted Spanish variety, from those who produce it to those enjoying a glass. South Australia’s Barossa region is renowned for its Grenache and is home to the oldest Grenache vineyards in the world dating back to 1850, and we have been producing Barossa Grenache since their early winemaking days.
One person extremely excited for any celebration of Grenache is Jessica Hill-Smith, sixth generation Yalumba family member "We're really proud to have some of the world’s oldest Grenache vineyards at Yalumba. The Barossa climate and soil is perfect for Grenache. Our approach is to produce wines with purity, complexity and bright aromatics that we like to think is uniquely Yalumba". To celebrate International Grenache Day, we are having a month-long fiesta, partnering with pizzerias around the country to highlight the marriage between Grenache and pizza.
“Food and wine pairing should be accessible and fun, and this is what Grenache and pizza is all about,” says Hill-Smith. “The brightness and vibrancy of our Grenache make it the perfect match for pizza, especially tomato-based pizza. It's juicy, easy-drinking and delicious, so when you are sharing a pizza and you need a wine that suits different tastes, this is the go to!”
Each participating venue will showcase their pizza alongside two of Yalumba’s signature Grenaches, the 2019 Vine Vale Grenache and 2019 Samuel’s Collection Bush Vine Grenache.
Offers will be available at participating venues from 1–30 September.