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Shiraz
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Syrah is the principal grape of the northern Rhône, found in the sturdy wines of Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage and Saint-Joseph. The discovery of Greek amphorae excavated in the village of Tain, in the center of the vineyards of Hermitage, led to speculation that the vine may have been brought north to France from the city of Shiraz in the southeast of present day Iran. Whatever its origins, it is clear that this grape was already established in the Rhône valley by Roman times. Like Cabernet, Syrah produces a tannic, deeply colored wine with robust flavors of black berry, smoke, pepper and tar. At one time, the wines of Hermitage were so cherished for their plump character that they were blended into the lean claret wines of Bordeaux, in a process the English called “to hermitagé.” Today, Australia has taken over as the most visible producer of this grape, which they call Shiraz. Having made its way there in the 1830s, Shiraz is now the country’s most widely planted red grape. With a warmer climate and penchant for technology, the Aussies have produced a style that is almost the complete opposite of the Rhône wines. Fruit characteristics are foremost, emphasizing the bold, ripe blackberry flavors, chocolate and tar. Australian Shiraz provides one of the weightiest mouthfuls of any red wine! The most acclaimed Australian wine region, Barossa Valley, is the birthplace of the legendary Penfolds Grange. Rich and extraordinary, this is the most collectible Australian wine and one of the most famous wines anywhere made from Syrah. Outside of France and Australia, California and Washington have made headway producing worthy Syrah in the upper price categories, but their limited popularity has slowed any growth spurts. Chile has been turning heads as some of its top producers have released single varietal Syrah wines. South Africa, too, shows promise with its enthusiastic forays into the promotion of this ancient, noble grape. |
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Banrock Station Shiraz
2011 / 3.0 L. box
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #37041Purchase 2011 Banrock Station Shiraz, a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Barefoot Shiraz
750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #28963Purchase Barefoot Shiraz, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Bota Box Shiraz
2006 / 3.0 L. box
United States | CaliforniaItem #50232Purchase 2006 Bota Box Shiraz, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Cupcake Shiraz
2009 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #67562Purchase 2009 Cupcake Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Jacob’s Creek Shiraz
2009 / 750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #60835Purchase 2009 Jacob's Creek Shiraz, a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Rex Goliath Free Range Red
1.5 L.
United States | CaliforniaItem #62121Purchase Rex Goliath Free Range Red, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Shiraz
2009 / 1.5 L.
United States | CaliforniaItem #65188Purchase 2009 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Shiraz, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Yellow Tail Shiraz
750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #67574Purchase Yellow Tail Shiraz, a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Yellow Tail Shiraz - Cabernet
750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #67618Purchase Yellow Tail Shiraz - Cabernet, a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo
750 ml.
Australia | South Eastern AustraliaItem #68176Purchase Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, a red wine from South Eastern Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More
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