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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.
Read More- Elegance and balance dominate this wine. The fruit meets the spices and gives birth to a very beautiful wine of great ageing potential. Read More
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- Origin
- Swartland
- South Africa
An elegant medium full-bodied wine combining charm with power, red berry and spice and a long, polished finish. Read More -
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- France
Typical, straight forward Cote du Rhone with the classic fresh fruit character which is supported by peppery notes. Read More -
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- France
This is a cracking Côtes du Rhone. The aroma is crammed full of raspberry and strawberry fruit. On the palate the wine is spicier with firm structure... Read More -
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- France
This full bodied, Syrah dominated wine is full of concentrated black fruit aromas as well as hints of spice and after a few years bottle aging will ... Read More -
- Origin
- France
Full bodied and intensely rich wine which exhibits aromas of violets and small red fruits. Full in the mouth with a spicy character which leads to a p... Read More -
- Origin
- France
A lovely medium bodied expression from the Southern Rhone. The nose is reminiscent of the surrounding garrigue (scrubland), with scents of thyme an... Read More -
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- France
Ruby purple in colour with ground pepper, black currant, cherries and loamy soil aromatic undertones. It is a deeply full-bodied and powerful Gigondas... Read More -
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- India
This is an aromatic and fruity sparkling wine. Fresh light lemon with hints of green peppers show on the palate with and aromatic and fruity finish. T... 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 -
- Origin
- France
This is an intriguing wine from the Languedoc. It has a wonderful aroma of cherries with subtle spice. On the palate it is full and rich with wonderfu... Read More -
- Origin
- 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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- Romania
A wonderful blend of local and international grape varieties. Ruby red wine with intense flavours of blackcurrant, cherry and plum jam. The oak has in... Read More -
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- Australia
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
This is a stunning Shiraz, deep crimson red in colour with aromas of violets, raspberry, blackberry and cherry fruits. A firm savory finish with the p... Read More -
- Origin
- 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
Delicious, rich and smooth - a wine that is medium bodied and just oozes fruit aromas and flavours. Read More -
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- Australia
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
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
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
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 -
- Origin
- Australia
Made from Australia's favourite red grape variety. Pronounced aromas are beautifully balanced with blackberry fruit characters and hints of spice. Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
A suductive blend of Shiraz and Viognier. This juicy red is packed full of summer berry fruits with hints of mulberry and a full spicy character which... Read More -
- Origin
- Australia
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
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.
