Syrah & Shiraz Red wine
Syrah & shiraz red wine is a true international varietal and one rendered in an array of styles and flavours. Styles ranging from fresher, medium to full-bodied reds in the Rhône (where the grape originates) to quite rich, ripe and jammy versions Down Under, where it is commonly known as shiraz. As for aromas and flavours, cooler-climate regions tend to render violet florals, pepper, liquorice, earthy, savoury olive fruit, whereas warmer conditions push the profile further into sweeter, black cherry fruit with plum, clove, baking spice, dark chocolate and coffee. Furthermore, shiraz is a term that can be used as a stylistic reference for such riper, more opulent styles, and is therefore common in South African winemaking, for example. Syrah & shiraz red wine features prominently in France as a blending agent and is found in most appellations across Languedoc, southern Rhône and Roussillon. Appellations in the Northern Rhône such as Saint Joseph, Cornas and Côte-Rôtie can only be 100% syrah. Whichever, when paired with a roast leg of lamb, duck, venison or grilled steak, you just cannot beat a decent drop from this supremely delicious grape.
"... for a truly surprising piece of long-lived excellence, the Sumaridge Estate’s Epitome 2012, hailing from Upper Hemel-en-Aarde, stands >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
Again there's a dark core in the glass, sweet bramble and plum on the nose with a hint of oak. The palate is laden with >
A new label for La Jasse, and exciting foray into the classic Occitanian tradition of blending syrah and grenache. Naturally, >
An exciting blend of five grape varieties, from innovative winemaker Marc Kent. Dominated by around 67% Syrah, the grapes >
"The 2020 Château Beaurivage Minervois produced by Belgian winemaker Pierre Degroote at his Languedoc estate is bang on >
Deeply coloured with profound black berry aromas, a touch of spice and notes of garrigue and liquorice. Grenache gives warmth >
"Equal in quality to this vintage's Saint Joseph, Vidal Fleury's 2018 Cornas is reasonably rich and concentrated, with ripe >
Brimming with ripe black fruits and a subtle spice. This is a good full-bodied all-rounder.
Now showing a little more mature syrah character, with dark, meaty, smoky notes enhancing the deep, blackberry fruit. Fine, >
"Sooty, rich, brooding and powerful, this is an epic Bin 389 and the partnership between the two varieties is sensational. >
2017 Henschke, Wheelright Shiraz, Eden Valley
Keyneton Euphonium is a beautiful composition of shiraz from up to 50-year-old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, >
"Modernist' Jean-Luc Colombo’s Cornas La Louvée, is a perfect example of how this commune has truly shaken its reputation >
"A mighty, structured Hermitage from winemaking global superstar Michel Chapoutier. “The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne >
The latest addition to Sumaridge's enviable range is this barrel-aged syrah, bursting with ripe bramble fruit. Deep ruby >
"The 2016 Mount EdelstoneVineyard Shiraz is steeped in complexity, with aromas ranging from camphor, bayleaf and sage to >
Overview of the wineThe single vineyard Magill Estate Shiraz is intrinsically linked to Penfolds beginnings. Sourced from >
The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >
The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >
As well as the region's famed 'sticky' muscat, at their century-old cellars, winemaker Chris Pfeiffer and daughter Jen also >
"A regional style aged exclusively in French oak hogsheads (24% new), the 2019 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz hints at cracked >
There is a long story behind the name of Gayda’s top red – but the quality speaks for itself. Largely syrah, with grenache >
Yann Chaves organic domaine is a rising star in the northern Rhône. Le Rouvre is made from a specific plot of older vines >