It is usually blended with other varietals, rather than made a stand-alone wine. In France it is found in many Rhône blends, especially Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Garnacha is the Spanish name. The grape was grown in Spain before it made its way to France, but the popularity of the French wines has ensured that it is now more commonly known by the French name. It is also known in the Catalan ragion as Garnatxa.
Officially, the Spanish name consists of two varieties: the white Garnacha Blanca (Grenache Blanc) and the more popular red Garnacha Tinta (Grenache Noir).
Most of the album's vocals are handled by Cannanes lead singer Frances Gibson, who has a graceful, stately voice that's also filled with subtlety and power.
The Cannanes, here a trio (their lineup shifts from release to release), have crafted a sound that weds pretty melodies to often-melancholy, almost-hushed vocals.
The mood is generally that of quiet longing, but that doesn't mean the songs are all slow, or that the Cannanes and Steward ever fall into a monotonous pattern.
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