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.
As well as the region's famed 'sticky' muscat, at their century-old cellars, winemaker Chris Pfeiffer and daughter Jen also >
Now showing a little more mature syrah character, with dark, meaty, smoky notes enhancing the deep, blackberry fruit. Fine, >
The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold >
"The 2020 Château Beaurivage Minervois produced by Belgian winemaker Pierre Degroote at his Languedoc estate is bang on >
A classic example of cool-climate shiraz, with notes of coffee, sarsaparilla and pepper, highlighting the elegant fruit >
A new label for La Jasse, and exciting foray into the classic Occitanian tradition of blending syrah and grenache. Naturally, >
There is a long story behind the name of Gayda’s top red – but the quality speaks for itself. Largely syrah, with grenache >
Brimming with ripe black fruits and a subtle spice. This is a good full-bodied all-rounder.
"Modernist' Jean-Luc Colombo’s Cornas La Louvée, is a perfect example of how this commune has truly shaken its reputation >
"...a glorious example of Châteauneuf- du-Pape: the 2017 Domaine Le Jas des Papes. A multi-grape blend based on Grenache, >
This is a wonderful example of the Syrah grape, showing the best qualities of the variety. It has a strong, complex aroma >
Overview of the wineThe single vineyard Magill Estate Shiraz is intrinsically linked to Penfolds beginnings. Sourced from >
"Sooty, rich, brooding and powerful, this is an epic Bin 389 and the partnership between the two varieties is sensational. >
Keyneton Euphonium is a beautiful composition of shiraz from up to 50-year-old vines growing in the Eden and Barossa Valleys, >
A wine you simply must not overlook. Produced from vines just north of Vienne and not a million miles from from Cote-Rotie's >
Deeply coloured with profound black berry aromas, a touch of spice and notes of garrigue and liquorice. Grenache gives warmth >
A year in oak adds a touch of spice to the plush raspberry and blackberry fruit. Silky tannins, with an aromatic freshness >
"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 >
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. >
2017 Henschke, Wheelright Shiraz, Eden Valley
"Equal in quality to this vintage's Saint Joseph, Vidal Fleury's 2018 Cornas is reasonably rich and concentrated, with ripe >