
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 Bionic Frog Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Cayuse En Cerise Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Jaboulet Hermitage La Petite Chapelle 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Cayuse En Chamberlin Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
- WS
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Amaranthine Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- JS
- RP
- WS
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Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Victoria, Australia
- RP
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Tablas Creek Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Garden of Extraordinary Delights Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Victoria, Australia
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Yalumba The Guardian Shiraz Viognier 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
- WW
- RP
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Elderton Command Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- JS
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d'Arenberg The Swinging Malaysian Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- WE
- W&S
- JS
- RP
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d'Arenberg The Vociferate Dipsomaniac Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- W&S
- RP
- WS
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d'Arenberg The Bamboo Scrub Single Vineyard Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- WS
- WE
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d'Arenberg Joseph Rowe Osborn Afflatus Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- JS
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Victoria, Australia
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Syrahmi Siren Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Heathcote, Victoria, Australia
- WS
- RP
- W&S
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Terry Hoage The Hedge Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Terry Hoage Three-Four Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- RP
- D
- WS
- WE
- W&S