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Red Wines
Syrah / Shiraz
One grape, two personalities: savoury and peppery as northern Rhône Syrah, opulent and sweet-fruited as Australian Shiraz.
In detail
- Origin
- Northern Rhône, France.
- Major regions
- Hermitage & Côte-Rôtie · Barossa Valley · McLaren Vale · Walla Walla · Stellenbosch
- Grapes
- Syrah
- Flavour profile
- Blackberry, black pepper, olive, smoked meat, violet and liquorice.
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
Recommended Glass
Red Wine Glass
A tall bowl with a moderately wide base tapering to a narrower opening, giving wine room to breathe while keeping aromatics in the glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
16–18°C (61–64°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Grilled lamb
- Barbecued brisket
- Peppered steak
- Hard sheep's cheese
- Merguez sausage
Notable examples & brands
- E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie
- Penfolds Grange
- Torbreck The Struie