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.
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 >
Brimming with ripe black fruits and a subtle spice. This is a good full-bodied all-rounder.
There is a long story behind the name of Gayda’s top red – but the quality speaks for itself. Largely syrah, with grenache >
The ultimate 'Cape blend' of 57% syrah and 43% pinotage, matured in the finest French oak for 18 months. This big, bold >
Has a really appealing warmth, with bright, expressive summer berry aromas. Big, rich, luscious and showy on the palate >
100% Northern Rhône syrah and 100% perfect for the Sunday roast event. Now showing a little more mature syrah character, >
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 >
Aromatic and exotic in style with a vibrant fruit coulis nose, with a touch of smoky spicy oak. Lots of flavours here with >
"...Vidal-Fleury Crozes-Hermitage from the northern Rhône is 100 per cent Syrah, aged partly in barrel and partly in foudres >
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 >
An exciting blend of five grape varieties, from innovative winemaker Marc Kent. Dominated by around 67% Syrah, the grapes >
This is a wonderful example of the Syrah grape, showing the best qualities of the variety. It has a strong, complex aroma >
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 >
"Glass-staining ruby. Musky blackberry, cherry pit and succulent flowers on the deeply perfumed nose; a suave floral quality >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
As well as the region's famed 'sticky' muscat, at their century-old cellars, winemaker Chris Pfeiffer and daughter Jen also >
A unique blend of multiple vintages of Peppertree Vineyard Shiraz (often up to twenty years of age) that undergoes a secondary >
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. >
First created in 1972, Henschke’s Keyneton cuvée remains for us the supreme-value option for accessing Barossa Valley shiraz/cabernet >
"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 >
