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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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 -
Behrens & Hitchcock Winery Syrah “Hommage to Ed Oliviera”
2002 / 750 ml.
United States | North Coast | MendocinoItem #33427Purchase 2002 Behrens & Hitchcock Winery Syrah "Hommage to Ed Oliviera", a red wine from Mendocino in North Coast in California in the United States, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Berrys Bridge Shiraz
2004 / 750 ml.
Australia | Western Victoria | PyreneesItem #44566Purchase 2004 Berrys Bridge Shiraz, a red wine from Pyrenees in Western Victoria in Victoria in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah
2003 / 750 ml.
Australia | Fleurieu | McLaren ValeItem #39940Purchase 2003 Clarendon Hills Hickinbotham Syrah, a red wine from McLaren Vale in Fleurieu in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Elderton Command Shiraz
2004 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #52756Purchase 2004 Elderton Command Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More -
Fontodi Syrah, Case Via
1999 / 750 ml.
Italy | Tuscany | Colli della Toscana CentraleItem #18726Purchase 1999 Fontodi Syrah, Case Via, a red wine from Colli della Toscana Centrale in Tuscany in Italy, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Glaetzer Shiraz
2004 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #41513Purchase 2004 Glaetzer Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz
2005 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #48069Purchase 2005 Greenock Creek Alices Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
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Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz
2005 / 750 ml.
Australia | Barossa | Barossa ValleyItem #48070Purchase 2005 Greenock Creek Apricot Block Shiraz, a red wine from Barossa Valley in Barossa in South Australia in Australia, at WineDeals.com Learn More
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