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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.

Shiraz/Syrah

Shiraz (Syrah) Wines

Top countries producing this wine:

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. 3 Rings Shiraz  2007 / 750 ml.

    3 Rings Shiraz

    2007 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Barossa | Barossa Valley
    Item #68366
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    $16.99
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  2. Alice White Shiraz  2010 / 750 ml.

    Alice White Shiraz

    2010 / 750 ml.

    Australia | South Eastern Australia
    Item #67807
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  3. Alice White Shiraz  NV / 500 ml. Tetra Pak

    Alice White Shiraz

    500 ml. Tetra Pak

    Australia | South Eastern Australia
    Item #55030
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    $4.49
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  4. AMON-Ra by Ben Glaetzer  2006 / 750 ml.

    AMON-Ra by Ben Glaetzer

    2006 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Barossa | Barossa Valley
    RP97+SP91ST93
    Item #48234
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  5. Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer  2006 / 750 ml.

    Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer

    2006 / 750 ml.

    Australia | Barossa | Barossa Valley
    RP94+SP91WE94ST93
    Item #49480
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  6. Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Syrah  2010 / 750 ml.

    Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Syrah

    2010 / 750 ml.

    United States | Niagara Escarpment Region | Niagara Escarpment
    Item #68111
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  7. Astica Syrah  2008 / 750 ml.

    Astica Syrah

    2008 / 750 ml.

    Argentina | Cuyo
    Item #56048
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  8. Banrock Station Shiraz  2011 / 3.0 L. box

    Banrock Station Shiraz

    2011 / 3.0 L. box

    Australia | South Eastern Australia
    Item #37041
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    $18.99
    Only $17.09 when you buy a solid or mixed case
  9. Barefoot Shiraz  NV / 1.5 L.

    Barefoot Shiraz

    1.5 L.

    United States | California
    WE84
    Item #33709
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  10. Barefoot Shiraz  NV / 750 ml.

    Barefoot Shiraz

    750 ml.

    United States | California
    WE84
    Item #28963
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