
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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Rene Rostaing Cote-Rotie La Landonne 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
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Penfolds Grange 1998Syrah/Shiraz from South Australia, Australia
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WE
- WS
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d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (stained labels) 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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Jim Barry The Armagh Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Brookman Syrah 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
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- WE
- RP
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Guigal Chateau d'Ampuis Cote Rotie 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
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Clarendon Hills Liandra Syrah 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- RP
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Guigal Hermitage Rouge 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
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Tardieu-Laurent Cote Rotie 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Kay Brothers Block 6 Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
- WE
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
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Greenock Creek Seven Acres Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Elderton Command Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Noon Reserve Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Torbreck RunRig 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
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Tardieu-Laurent Hermitage 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
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Oliver's Taranga Vineyards Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline 1998Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- RP