Syrah / Shiraz Wine

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Varietal Syrah/Shiraz
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Vintage 2008
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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- RP
- WS
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
- RP
- WS
Out of Stock (was $329.97) -
Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
- WS
Out of Stock (was $169.97) -
Cayuse En Chamberlin Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
- WS
Out of Stock (was $177.97) -
d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2008Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- RP
- WS
- WE
Out of Stock (was $59.99) -
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WE
Out of Stock (was $26.99) -
Zaca Mesa Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Central Coast, California
- WE
- RP
Out of Stock (was $24.99) -
Yalumba Hand Picked Barossa Shiraz/Viognier 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- RP
Out of Stock (was $29.99) -
Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- TP
- WS
Out of Stock (was $99.00) -
Elderton Command Shiraz 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- W&S
Out of Stock (was $97.99) -
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
Out of Stock (was $649.00) -
K Vintners Phil Lane Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
Out of Stock (was $97.97)
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.