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Shiraz / Syrah
The popularity and climatic versatility of Syrah has seen it planted globally, and adopt a second name of Shiraz, although it is unclear as to what it was originally called.
In the Rhône Valley, Syrah is the key component in wines, most famously in Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-du-Rhone and Côte-Rotie. The blending with Grenache and Mouvèdre has led to the use of the Syrah name in cooler climates such as New Zealand. While the Rhône is a warm region, the style of wine associated with the name Syrah is fairly common globally, so we differentiate between the two names.
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- Chile
- Northern Valley
- Aconcagua
Balanced, with spicy rich notes packed full of plum fruits. Smooth on the palate with great depth of flavour. Read More -
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- USA
- Washington State
- Yakima Valley
A rich and brooding Syrah packed with flavours of dark berry fruit such as plums and raspberries. Peppery on the palate with a long and silky finish. Read More -
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- France
A fine blend of Rhone Valley grape varieties which marries a fruit-driven core with a complex peppery finish. Read More -
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- France
This crimson wine has a pronounced nose of fruit and is smooth, soft and succulent on the palate. The predominance of Grenache Noir imparts a depth an... Read More -
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- Portugal
- Alentejano
Intense aromas of red berries with some spicy notes coming through the ripe fruit flavours. The palate is smooth with soft tannins supporting generous... Read More -
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- Argentina
- Mendoza
An excellent Syrah from Patricio Gouguenheim who is based in Mendoza. This particular Syrah is aged in Oak arels for 4 months and exhibits aromas of d... Read More -
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- Argentina
- Mendoza
Medium to full bodied blend which draws rich black cherry flavours from the Malbec and spicy, peppery undertones from the Shiraz. Try with a steak or ... Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Adelaide Hills
This Shiraz is a balance between intensity and finesse. Aromas of dark red berries and spice. Long complex and fine on the palate with a persistent de... Read More -
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- Australia
- Western Australia
This is a stunning Shiraz, deep crimson red in colour with aromas of violets, raspberry, blackberry and cherry fruits. A firm savoury finish with the ... Read More -
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- Australia
- Western Australia
Autumn fruits on the nose supported with supporting oak and coffee. Cherry and blueberry flavours join pepper notes in the mouth. The finish is balanc... Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Clare Valley
A full-bodied red wine packed full of red berry fruit, with a subtle peppery character evident on the finish. Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Clare Valley
Rich and vibrant with deliciously mouth-filling fruit, a complex structure and fine balance; this wine displays all the characteristics of a premium C... Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
- South Australia
- Clare Valley
Full-bodied, showing the level of development one would expect, the flavours moving into an earthy, secondary spectrum, supported by savoury tannins. Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
- South Australia
- Adelaide Hills
This is an appealing New World Shiraz, It has a bright, vibrant colour with ripe berry aromas and a soft fruity finish combined with subtle spice. Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
Deep red in colour, this stunning red offers a fusion of aromas with preserved figs, black plum, blackberry and liquorice at the forefront. On the pal... Read More -
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- Australia
- South Eastern
Made from Australia's favourite red grape variety. Pronounced aromas are beautifully balanced with blackberry fruit characters and hints of spice. Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Victoria
Features a bouquet of ripe plums with hints of liquorice and black pepper. Full on the palate with a subtle oak support and a lingering finish. Read More -
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- Australia
- South Australia
- Barossa
Inky purple in colour, inviting aromas of redcurrent and dried Mediterranean herbs draw you in. Blackberry, punchy spice and toasted vanilla flavours ... Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
- South Eastern
A superb value wine which shows all the classic black fruit flavour and full body of an Aussie Shiraz along with the peppery, spicy complexity of its ... Read More -
- Origin
- Chile
- Northern Valley
- Aconcagua
A well rounded wine that balances spice with blueberry fruit character and firm tannin. The oak brings vanilla to equation making for a deep and excit... Read More -
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- New Zealand
- Hawke's Bay
Pure black fruit nose with cracked pepper seasoning. Supple tannins, juicy and mouthwatering finish. This wine has a lovely bit of age on it and is fr... Read More -
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- South Africa
Aromas of wild berry are well supported by a rich and full palate that has plenty of spicy character. The finish is deep, bringing hints of leather to... Read More -
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- South Africa
This is a red wine for people who do not like red wines! If you do not like the dry tannins in red wines then this wine is for you. As the name sugges... Read More
Key Regions
France (Rhône Valley: Hermitage, Cornas, Cote-Rotie and St.Joseph), New Zealand and America.
Synonyms
Antourenein Noir; Balsamina; Candive; Entournerein; Hermitage (previously used as a synonym in Australia); Hignin Noir; Marsanne Noir; Petite Syrah (northern Rhône); Schiras; Sirac; Syra; Syrac; Serine; Sereine; Shiraz.
Colour and Flavours
Syrah wines are often purplish-black in colour, with aromas of violets, game meat, white pepper, spices, herbs, and cinnamon. The palate generally has the same pepper and spice character as the aroma, with a salami and dried meat finish. The wines can age exceptionally well and become more rounded and earthy with time. The use of oak plays an important part in affecting the wine; it is common in Syrah that oak is used lightly to allow the fruit and spice flavours to dominate. Pencil shavings, cedar and burnt toast characters can be noticeable in wines of a more potent oak character.
