Syrah & Shiraz Red wine
A true international varietal, Syrah is planted everywhere from Washington State to Australia / New Zealand and makes for a broad spectrum of styles and flavours. Stylistically, these can range from fresher, medium to full-bodied reds in the Rhone (from where the grape originates) to quite rich, ripe and jammy versions from Down Under, where it is commonly known as shiraz. As for aromas and flavours, cooler-climate regions tend to render violet florals, pepper, licquorice, 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 features prominently in France as a blending agent and is found in most appellations across Languedoc, southern Rhone and Roussillon. Appellations in the Northern Rhone such as St. Joseph, Cornas and Cote-Rotie 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.
There is a long story behind the name of Gayda’s top red – but the quality speaks for itself. Largely syrah, with grenache >
"This is spicy full-bodied wine made from 20 year old syrah with a smidgeon of grenache and carignan. It shows gorgeous >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
Aromatic and exotic in style with a vibrant fruit coulis nose, with a touch of smoky spicy oak. Lots of flavours here with >
This is a wonderful example of the Syrah grape, showing the best qualities of the variety. It has a strong, complex aroma >
"The 2018 Vidal-Fleury Saint-Joseph Rouge is also made solely from Syrah and is dark and brooding. There are hints of violets >
"Aged solely in older barrels, the 2019 Hermitage is light years ahead of the vanilla-laden 2020. Full-bodied, richly tannic >
"Modernist' Jean-Luc Colombo’s Cornas La Louvée, is a perfect example of how this commune has truly shaken its reputation >
Classic spicy, peppery Shiraz character is certainly in evidence here. Having undergone 18 months ageing in French oak barrels >
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 >
"Glass-staining ruby. Musky blackberry, cherry pit and succulent flowers on the deeply perfumed nose; a suave floral quality >
In case it hasn’t found its way into your glass yet - Château Courac’s Laudun is, in our humble opinion, one of the best >
A powerful red colour in the glass with a bouquet of dark cherry and cocoa. Dark fruits dominate the palate and sophisticated >
A big, flavoursome wine bursting with ripe fruit and spice. Very unpretentious in style, easy drinking, with smooth tannins >
It's difficult to avoid the word 'icon' when considering such a label. Grange has undoubtedly been that, decade after decade. >
About the producer:Michel Chapoutier's Roussillon outpost is a worthy extension to his Rhône Valley operations. The emphasis >
The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
100% Northern Rhône syrah and 100% perfect for the Sunday roast event. Now showing a little more mature syrah character, >
"I love the dark fruit and peppery flavours of this classic Shiraz. Aged in French oak for just long enough to add a warm >
As well as the region's famed 'sticky' muscat, at their century-old cellars, winemaker Chris Pfeiffer and daughter Jen also >
"Equal in quality to this vintage's Saint Joseph, Vidal Fleury's 2018 Cornas is reasonably rich and concentrated, with ripe >
