
Syrah / Shiraz Wine
Learn about Syrah — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah, also known as Shiraz, accounts for a good deal of some of the most intense, powerful and age-worthy reds in the world. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah still achieves some of its maximum potential here, especially from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie.
Syrah and Shiraz wine also plays an important component in the canonical Southern Rhône blends based on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, adding color, depth, complexity and structure to the mix. Today these blends have become well-appreciated from key appellations of the New World, namely Australia, California and increasingly, with praise, from Washington.
Due to the success of Australian “Shiraz,” winemakers throughout the world have adopted this synonym for Syrah when they have produced a plush and fruit forward wine made in the Australian style.
Tasting Notes for Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah/Shiraz is a dry, red wine that typically shows aromas and flavors of purple fruits, fragrant violets, baking spice and even bacon, smoke or black olive. In Australia, where it goes under the name Shiraz, it produces deep, dark, intense and often, jammy reds. While Northern Rhône examples are typically less fruity and more earthy, California appears increasingly capable of either style.
Perfect Food Pairings for Syrah / Shiraz
Flavorful Moroccan-spiced lamb, grilled meats, spareribs and hard, aged cheeses are perfect with Syrah. Blue cheeses are perfect with a dense and fruit-driven Australian Shiraz.
Sommelier Secrets for Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah once played a role as a blending partner to the austere Cabernet in Bordeaux as it added some body and texture. Now, Australians are fond of tempering their fruit-forward Shiraz by blending with Cabernet Sauvignon, which adds depth and structure.
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Cayuse Wallah Wallah Special #6 (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- JS
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
- WS
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Colgin IX Estate Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Napa Valley, California
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- WS
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
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Sine Qua Non Syrah Piranha Waterdance 2014Syrah/Shiraz from California
- RP
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Horsepower Vineyards Sur Echalas Vineyard Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- JS
- RP
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Sleight Of Hand Levitation Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
- W&S
- WS
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Georges Vernay St Joseph Terres d'Encre 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
- WS
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J. Boutin Saint-Joseph Parcelle de Jean 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
- WS
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Sine Qua Non Syrah Piranha Waterdance (1.5L Magnum) 2014Syrah/Shiraz from California
- RP
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K Vintners Rockgarden Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Washington
- WS
- WE
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Betz Family Winery La Serenne Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
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Pursued by Bear Baby Bear Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Columbia Valley, Washington
- JD
- WS
- WE
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Dragonette Cellars Seven Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- WE
- WS
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Reynvaan The Contender Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WS
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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- WE
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K Vintners The Beautiful Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- JS
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M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Cayuse En Cerise Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Lewis Cellars Syrah Ethan's Blend 2014Syrah/Shiraz from California
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