Parentage: Offspring of Dureza & Mondeuse Blanche
Aliases: Shiraz, Hermitage, Antourenein Noir, Candive, Marsanne Noir...
Grape Color: Black
Regions: Rhone (France), California AVAs, Australia
Type(s) of Wine the Grape Produces:
Syrah. Shiraz. Sirac. Schiras. Marsanne Noir. The names can go on endlessly to describe one of the most powerful red wine-producing grapes in the world.
The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest rooted history lies in the Rhone region of Southwestern France, as the wines that made this varietal famous were from hermitage, located in northern Rhone. The name “Shiraz,” however, gained popularity in Australia where this dark-skinned varietal has long been heavily planted. The birthplace of Syrah is still unknown, with many legends linking together both its aliases, suggesting origins in Iran, Rhone, and Australia.
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Syrah on Snooth
June 2013
Fruit forward of blackberry. Early tannins and strong finish with spicy end. Good wine but not great . Read More
June 2013
Am I a bad person for liking this shiraz? It's my go-to for a reliable red that my friends will enjoy. Read More
June 2013
OOOOOO so nice. Aptly named. I'll be drinking more of this wine. Read More
June 2013
Bright red fruit acidity. Raspberry strawberry cherry gives to some wood and minerality after open for an hour. Read More
June 2013
Oh and Ridge. You said Cab but I'm drinking their Zins from 94, 5, and 6 ... ... Grenache (Monterey)26% Syrah (Napa Valley)10% Mourvedre (Contra Costa)9% Alicante Bouschet (San Joaquin)5% Petite Sirah (Napa Valley)5% Carignane &nbs Read More
June 2013
Light Syrah blend. Read More
June 2013
A nice blend of Cabernet Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. This dark colored ruby winner is heavy on spice, toasted oak, vanilla and substantial tannins with a nice coating in the mouth of deep cherry, raspberry and cassis. This for the price is a sure winner Read More
June 2013
Smelling of suntan lotion, ginger, toast and coconut this is offensively oaken. On entry this is all about sweet oak and the mid-palate is matte as night and packed with wood tannin and toasty flavors. One senses that there might be a fine base wine here but this is abysmally over-oaked. 70pts Read More
June 2013
This has a wonderful nose filled with meat, floral mint, and green olive aromas all topped with a nice dash of cracked pepper. On entry this is filled with dusty tannins supporting stiff fruit that shows a nice blend of concentration and minerality but this does lack some acidity and finishes fairly quickly showing some heat and clumsy extractio... Read More
June 2013
A bit simple on the nose with some reduction blowing off revealing simple red cherry fruit framed with notes of meat and earth and topped with some new wood sweetness. This stats out tight in the mouth with faint if transparent raspberry fruit then softens with air. This does have a natural feel to it and once one looks beyond the woody accents ... Read More
Apr 1
I like the spiciness and boldness of Syrah. I haven't tasted many, but the majority were from California, Russian River Valley. I would like to try a French Syrah. Any recommendations on a rocky and floral wine>?
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Jul 13, 2012
Is it not the most wonderful grape?!
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Oct 6, 2011
went to winery tasting at Restaurante Panorama (worlds largest amount of wine taps) in PHL. Favorite of night was Fattoria di Magliano, Perenzo, IGT, Maremma 2007/2008 (Syrah). only 600 cases produced. $52 at CT store on internet, $70 in PA. WA 91
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Jun 14, 2011
How about the petit syrah's? Used to drink 1974 Paul Mason (?) by the case. Just incredible wine. My husband's Mom would ship it from CA to us in CT.
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852075
Oct 19, 2010
this was a very good wine - absolutely one of the best I have tasted! Syrah!
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616061
Aug 17, 2010
I have never tried Syrah. Could someone tell me what it is like? Thanks
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557447
Aug 11, 2010
Discovered a nice Petit Syrah from Rosenblum Cellers, Heritage series. From the East Bay in California. Very nice, several layers, assertive, but smooth. Affordable at about $15.
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Mar 21, 2010
Take a look over the Syrahs from Mendoza, Argentina. There is o lot of goods surprises.
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Mar 16, 2010
I have been growing Syrah in California for 24 years and I have come to love cool climate Syrah such as Radio Coteau's Cherry Camp. The vineyard is planted on a ridge to the east of Occidental California. The 2005 wine is remarkable in its peppery black cherry aroma, smooth in the mouth and great finish. Another great cool area is Bennett Va...
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Jan 19, 2010
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