
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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Eric Texier Domaine de Pergaud St.-Julien en St.-Alban Vieille Serine 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France
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Yalumba The Octavius Old Vine Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- JS
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier lieu dit Malakoff Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Victoria, Australia
- JD
- RP
- WE
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Yangarra Estate Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
- JS
- WE
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Cote Rotie 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Cote Rotie, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Pikes Eastside Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
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Jaboulet Les Jalets Rouge Crozes-Hermitage (375ML half-bottle) 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WW
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Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WW
- RP
- WS
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Yalumba Patchwork Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- JS
- WW
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Georges Vernay St Joseph Terres d'Encre 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
- WS
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Chateau de Saint Cosme Saint-Joseph 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
- WS
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- WS
- RP
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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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Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- W&S
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Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
- V
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Les Greffieux 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Hermitage, Rhone, France
- RP
- WS
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Nicolas Badel Saint-Joseph Les Mourrays 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Saint-Joseph, Rhone, France
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Reyneke Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from South Africa
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J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Big Basin Santa Cruz Mountains Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- WW
- W&S
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Yalumba Y Series Shiraz and Viognier 2014Syrah/Shiraz from South Australia, Australia
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Earthworks Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
- WS
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Pirathon Shiraz 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia