You have no items in your shopping cart.
You have no items to compare.
Shiraz/Syrah
Top countries producing this wine: |
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. |
-
Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend
2011 / 750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #30359Buy 2011 Apothic Red Winemaker's Blend, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Barefoot Shiraz
1.5 L.
United States | CaliforniaItem #22287Buy Barefoot Shiraz, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Barefoot Shiraz
750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #18907Buy Barefoot Shiraz, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Baron Herzog Syrah
2008 / 750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #18579Buy 2008 Baron Herzog Syrah, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
10 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Bedrock Hudson Vineyard South T’n’S-Blocks Syrah
2010 / 750 ml.
United States | North Coast | CarnerosItem #33782Buy 2010 Bedrock Hudson Vineyard South T'n'S-Blocks Syrah, a red wine from Carneros in North Coast in California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
8 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Beringer Founders’ Estate Syrah
2009 / 750 ml.
United States | CaliforniaItem #11911Buy 2009 Beringer Founders' Estate Syrah, a red wine from California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Big House The Slammer Syrah
2006 / 750 ml.
United States | California | Central CoastItem #26284Buy 2006 Big House The Slammer Syrah, a red wine from Central Coast in California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Black Box Wines Central Coast Shiraz
2009 / 3.0 L. box
United States | California | Central CoastItem #26142Buy 2009 Black Box Wines Central Coast Shiraz, a red wine from Central Coast in California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Bonterra Vineyards Syrah
2009 / 750 ml.
United States | North Coast | Mendocino CountyItem #22578Buy 2009 Bonterra Vineyards Syrah, a red wine from Mendocino County in North Coast in California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn More -
Boxcar Syrah
2007 / 750 ml.
United States | Sonoma County | Sonoma CoastItem #30605Buy 2007 Boxcar Syrah, a red wine from Sonoma Coast in Sonoma County in California in the United States, at WineTransit.com Learn MoreLimited inventory.
2 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
Connect With Us:
