Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is known for its delicious blend of rich fruit and pepper. Here, we've collected three bottles that showcase the diversity of the grape. Taste the rustic peppery spice of Cornas, France, the smooth yet elegant style of McLaren Vale, Australia and the soft, ripe, fruit-forward approach of Dry Creek Valley, California.

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• Jean-Luc Colombo Les Terres Brulees Cornas
  92 points Wine Spectator, 92 points International Wine Cellar
  Color is deep red, almost inky. The bouquet boasts red fruit, blackberries, black currants and hints of tobacco. Rich, concentrated and spicy; persistent aromas of red fruit and licorice add elegance to the structure.

• Yangarra Estate Shiraz
  93 points James Halliday
  The vineyard's elevation gives rise to cooler climate characteristics of eucalyptus and anise on the nose. Rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors underlie a hint of spice and raspberry on the palate. The wine is wonderfully concentrated with soft, grainy tannins — an excellent representation of complexity and finesse in Shiraz.

• Arrowood Kuljian Dry Creek Syrah
  92 points Wine Advocate
  Dark, dense and sumptuous. The nose ripe and plum-like, with earth, spice, smoke and leather. Very hedonistic. The palate is full, lush and backed by smooth, well-integrated tannins.