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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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AMON-Ra by Ben Glaetzer
2006 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #48234Purchase 2006 AMON-Ra by Ben Glaetzer, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer
2006 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #49480Purchase 2006 Anaperenna by Ben Glaetzer, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Black Box Wines Central Coast Shiraz
2006 / 3.0 L. box
United States | California | Central CoastItem #50159Purchase 2006 Black Box Wines Central Coast Shiraz, a red wine from Central Coast in 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 -
Cadaretta Syrah
2006 / 750 ml.
United States | Washington | Columbia ValleyItem #54053Purchase 2006 Cadaretta Syrah, a red wine from Columbia Valley in Washington in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Château Pesquié Terrasses
2006 / 750 ml.
France | Southern Rhône | Côtes du VentouxItem #53457Purchase 2006 Chateau Pesquie Terrasses, a red wine from Cotes du Ventoux in Southern Rhone in Rhone in France, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Esca Syrah
2006 / 750 ml.
United States | California | Napa ValleyItem #65090Purchase 2006 Esca Syrah, a red wine from Napa Valley in California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Kamen Syrah
2006 / 750 ml.
United States | Sonoma County | Sonoma ValleyItem #57534Purchase 2006 Kamen 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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La Braccesca Achelo
2006 / 750 ml.
Italy | Tuscany | CortonaItem #58381Purchase 2006 La Braccesca Achelo, a red wine from Cortona in Tuscany in Italy, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Licinia
2006 / 750 ml.
Spain | MadridItem #53002Purchase 2006 Licinia, a red wine from Madrid in Spain, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
2 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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