The Wine VaultSyrah
Produces bold, full-bodied wines with dark fruit and spice. Known as Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia, the two styles can be quite different.
Origin
Rhône Valley, France
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Aging potential
5-20+ years for Hermitage and top Barossa
What Syrah tastes like
Blackberry, black pepper, smoked meat, violet, licorice.
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops
- BBQ ribs
- Game meats
- Hard aged cheeses
Classic regions
- Northern Rhône
- Barossa Valley
- Washington State
- Stellenbosch
Fun fact
Despite legends linking it to the ancient Persian city of Shiraz, DNA analysis proved Syrah originated in southeast France.