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Shiraz / Syrah

Red Wine Grape

Shiraz / Syrah

Shiraz is the name widely used for Syrah in Australia and several other New World regions. It typically produces deeply coloured red wines with dark fruit, spice and a generous texture, ranging from vibrant and peppery to rich and powerful.
Origin Rhône Valley, France
Also known as Syrah
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Where It Is Grown

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Barossa Valley
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McLaren Vale
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Heathcote
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Hunter Valley
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Rhône Valley
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Stellenbosch
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Typical Tasting Profile

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Fruit

Blackberry, plum, black cherry, blueberry

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Floral / Herbal

Liquorice, dried herbs, olive, violet

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Spice / Other

Black pepper, clove, smoked spice, cocoa

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Oak Influence

Oak ageing can add vanilla, toast, mocha and sweet spice

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Structure

Acidity Medium
Tannin Medium+
Body Full
Sweetness Dry
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What to Expect in the Glass

Full-bodied dry reds with ripe dark fruit, peppery spice and a generous texture. Cooler-climate examples show more freshness and savoury lift, while warmer regions tend to produce richer, more powerful styles.

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Famous Regions & Appellations

Barossa Valley McLaren Vale Hermitage Côte-Rôtie Heathcote Hunter Valley

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