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Shiraz/Syrah

Shiraz (Syrah) Wines

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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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  1. 90+ Cellars Lot 4 Shiraz Viognier 2007 / 750 ml.

    90+ Cellars Lot 4 Shiraz Viognier

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Fleurieu | McLaren Vale
    Platinum
    Item #59215
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    Limited inventory.
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    $14.99
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  2. Cascabel Shiraz 2000 / 750 ml.

    Cascabel Shiraz

    2000 / 750 ml.

    Australia | South Australia | Fleurieu
    Platinum
    RP90
    Item #22032
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    $21.99
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  3. Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage 2004 / 750 ml.

    Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage

    2004 / 750 ml.

    France | Northern Rhône | Crozes-Hermitage
    Platinum
    Item #38140
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    $16.99
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  4. Domaine Michel Poinard Crozes-Hermitage 2007 / 750 ml.

    Domaine Michel Poinard Crozes-Hermitage

    2007 / 750 ml.

    France | Northern Rhône | Crozes-Hermitage
    Platinum
    SP88
    Item #56452
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    $19.99
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  5. Eric & Joel Durand Cornas Empreintes 2006 / 750 ml.

    Eric & Joel Durand Cornas Empreintes

    2006 / 750 ml.

    France | Northern Rhône | Cornas
    Platinum
    SP92RP89+
    Item #53177
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    $32.99
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  6. Eric & Joel Durand Lautaret Saint-Joseph 2005 / 750 ml.

    Eric & Joel Durand Lautaret Saint-Joseph

    2005 / 750 ml.

    France | Northern Rhône | Saint-Joseph
    Platinum
    ST89+RP88+SP91RP89+
    Item #44235
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    $24.99
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  7. Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2007 / 750 ml.

    Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Limestone Coast | Padthaway
    Platinum
    SP87ST88RP90
    Item #54417
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    $11.99
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  8. John's Blend No. 5 Margarete's Shiraz 1999 / 750 ml.

    John’s Blend No. 5 Margarete’s Shiraz

    1999 / 750 ml.

    Australia | South Australia
    Platinum
    SP86
    Item #14202
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  9. Kaesler The Bogan 2003 / 750 ml.

    Kaesler The Bogan

    2003 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Barossa | Barossa Valley
    Platinum
    RP95
    Item #33874
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  10. Kuyen 2008 / 750 ml.

    Kuyen

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Chile | Valle Central | Maipo Valley
    Platinum
    SP87WE89RP87ST91
    Item #64076
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