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Shiraz/Syrah
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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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E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage
2009 / 750 ml.
France | Northern Rhône | Crozes-HermitageItem #73280Purchase 2009 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage, a red wine from Crozes-Hermitage in Northern Rhone in Rhone in France, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Elderton Shiraz
2003 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #35029Purchase 2003 Elderton Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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First Class Shiraz
2007 / 750 ml.
Australia | South AustraliaItem #65628Purchase 2007 First Class Shiraz, a red wine from South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Jaffurs Syrah
2009 / 750 ml.
United States | Central Coast | Santa Barbara CountyItem #67169Purchase 2009 Jaffurs Syrah, a red wine from Santa Barbara County in Central Coast in California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Le Jaja de Jau Syrah
2010 / 750 ml.
France | Vin de Pays | Vin de Pays d’OcItem #67655Purchase 2010 Le Jaja de Jau Syrah, a red wine from Vin de Pays d'Oc in Vin de Pays in France, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Licinia
2006 / 750 ml.
Spain | MadridItem #53002Purchase 2006 Licinia, a red wine from Madrid in Spain, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Marqués de Casa Concha Syrah
2007 / 750 ml.
Chile | Valle Central | Maipo ValleyItem #64057Purchase 2007 Marques de Casa Concha Syrah, a red wine from Maipo Valley in Valle Central in Chile, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Matanzas Creek Winery Syrah
2001 / 750 ml.
United States | Sonoma County | Sonoma ValleyItem #33972Purchase 2001 Matanzas Creek Winery Syrah, a red wine from Sonoma Valley in Sonoma County in California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Matanzas Creek Winery Syrah
2002 / 750 ml.
United States | Sonoma County | Sonoma ValleyItem #34849Purchase 2002 Matanzas Creek Winery Syrah, a red wine from Sonoma Valley in Sonoma County in California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz
2010 / 750 ml.
Australia | Limestone Coast | CoonawarraItem #73236Purchase 2010 Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz, a red wine from Coonawarra in Limestone Coast in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More
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