Syrah & Shiraz Red wine
Syrah 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 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.
Classic spicy, peppery Shiraz character is certainly in evidence here. Having undergone 18 months ageing in French oak barrels >
Syrah from one of the most prestigious plots on the Belles Eaux estate. Intense black fruits and spice aromas, silky tannins And >
One for the home cellar - this Roussillon red from one of the world’s most revered winemakers delivers much of the thrill >
2020 Visan Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Hipparion
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 >
An enduring favourite with its supple, generous nature and luscious bramble fruit. This classic southern Rhône blend of >
There is a long story behind the name of Gayda’s top red – but the quality speaks for itself. Largely syrah, with grenache >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
"The 2020 Domaine la Croix de Marchand 'Élégance' Gaillac from SW France is a rustic, easy-going blend of Syrah and local >
"Glass-staining ruby. Musky blackberry, cherry pit and succulent flowers on the deeply perfumed nose; a suave floral quality >
Beaurivage’s bright, luscious, bramble-fruited Minervois is a great example of why the Languedoc’s reds are such good value, >
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 >
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 >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
A powerful red colour in the glass with a bouquet of dark cherry and cocoa. Dark fruits dominate the palate and sophisticated >
A year in oak adds a touch of spice to the plush raspberry and blackberry fruit. Silky tannins, with an aromatic freshness >
The biggest, and most structured wine in the Clayvin portfolio, the syrah requires a little time, but has enormous potential. >
100% Northern Rhône syrah and 100% perfect for the Sunday roast event. Now showing a little more mature syrah character, >
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 >
"Equal in quality to this vintage's Saint Joseph, Vidal Fleury's 2018 Cornas is reasonably rich and concentrated, with ripe >
