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Shiraz / Syrah
Bold, peppery, powerful
Grape Details
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Aging Potential
5-20+ years for top examples
Origins
Rhône Valley, France (DNA shows Dureza × Mondeuse Blanche)
Food pairings
BBQGame meatsStrong cheesesHearty stews
About the Grape
Shiraz / Syrah
"Bold, peppery, powerful"
Whether called Syrah (France) or Shiraz (Australia), this grape produces deeply colored, intensely flavored wines. From the elegant, peppery Northern Rhône to the rich, jammy Barossa, it expresses place with dramatic flair.
Flavor Profile
Blackberry
defining
Black pepper
prominent
Smoke
prominent
Meat
subtle
Full body
defining
Where It Shines
Northern Rhône, France
Elegant, peppery, mineral
Barossa Valley, Australia
Rich, chocolatey, powerful
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Smoky, dark fruit, complex
Washington State, USA
Balanced, dark fruit, fresh