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Syrah (Shiraz) Wine Information

Syrah (Shiraz) Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color Red
Type Still
Oak Info Typically oaked
Typical Sweetness Dry
Typical Acidity Medium-to-High
Typical Tannins Medium-to-High
Typical Body Medium-to-Full
Typical Alcohol unknown
Notes High tannins due to thick skin
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* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Syrah / Shiraz Grape
Grape Color Red
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown • Argentina
• Argentina - Cuyo GI
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - La Rioja Province
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Central Mendoza - Manipu Department
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - San Juan Province
• Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Clare Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Coonawarra
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Eden Valley GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - McLaren Vale GI
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Geelong
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Goulburn Valley
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Heathcote
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley
• Australia - Tasmania
• Australia - Western Australia
• Australia - Western Australia - Great Southern
• Chile
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Acongagua Valley
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Cachapoal Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Rapel Valley - Colchagua Valley
• Chile - Coquimbo Region DO
• Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley
• Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Limarí Valley
• France
• France - Rhône Valley
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Corneas AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Côte-Rôtie AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Crozes-Hermitage AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Hermitage AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Northern Rhône - Saint-Joseph AOC
• France - Rhône Valley - Southern Rhône
• France - Southern France
• France - Southern France - Cotes de Provence AOC
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP - Langeudoc AOC - Minervois AOC
• Italy
• Italy - Central Italy
• Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region
• Italy - Central Italy - Tuscany Region - Coastal Plains
• Italy - Southern Italy
• Italy - Southern Italy - Sicily
• New Zealand
• New Zealand - North Island
• New Zealand - North Island - Auckland GI
• New Zealand - North Island - Hawke's Bay GI
• Portugal
• Portugal - Alentejo DOC
• Portugal - Bairrada DOC
• South Africa
• South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region
• South Africa - Breeder River Valley Region - Robertson District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s)
• South Africa - Coastal Region
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Paarl District
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Swartland District
• Spain
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region - La Mancha DOP
• United States
• United States - California
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County - Monterey AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - San Louis Obispo County - Paso Robles AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Santa Barbara County - Santa Ynez Valley AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Mendocino County - Mendocino AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Calistoga AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - St. Helena AVA
• United States - Colorado
• United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA
• United States - Oregon
• United States - Oregon - Southern Oregon AVA
• United States - Washington
• United States - Washington - Columbia Valley AVA
Notes Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
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Aromas

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Pronounced
  P.113  
Stone Fruits:
Cherry (Black)
 Subtle
  P.21  
Stone Fruits:
Cherry (Red)
 Subtle
  P.22  
Stone Fruits:
Plum (Black)
 Pronounced
  P.20  
Red Berries:
Blackberry
 Subtle
  P.18  
Red Berries:
Blackcurrant (cassis)
 Subtle
  P.17  
Red Berries:
Raspberry
 Subtle
  T.128  
Dried Fruits:
Dried Blackberry
 Subtle
  T.23  
Dried Fruits:
Prune
 Subtle
  P.31  
Colored Flowers:
Lavender
 Subtle
  P.32  
Colored Flowers:
Violet
 Subtle
  P.34  
Vegetables:
Fennel
 Subtle
  P.40  
Fresh Herbs:
Mint
Subtle
  P.38  
Fresh Herbs:
Thyme
 Subtle
  T.42  
Dried Herbs:
Black Tea
 Subtle
  T.43  
Dried Herbs:
Tobacco Leaf
 Subtle
  P.45  
Leaves:
Bay Leaf
 Subtle
  P.46  
Leaves:
Eucalyptus
 Subtle
  T.56  
Toasted:
Bacon
 Subtle
  T.52  
Toasted:
Caramel
 Subtle
  S.53  
Toasted:
Chocolate
 Subtle
  S.55  
Toasted:
Coffee
 Subtle
  S.57  
Toasted:
Smoke
 Subtle
  T.58  
Toasted:
Tar
 Subtle
  S.54  
Toasted:
Toast
Pronounced
  P.62  
Spices:
Black Liquorice / Anise
 Pronounced
  P.60  
Spices:
Black Pepper
 Subtle
  P.61  
Spices:
Cinnamon
 Subtle
  S.64  
Spices:
Clove
 Subtle
  T.63  
Spices:
Nutmeg
 Pronounced
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
 Pronounced
  S.65  
Nuts:
Coconut
 Subtle
  S.70  
Woods:
Cedar
 Pronounced
  S.68  
Woods:
Oak
 Subtle
  S.71  
Woods:
Pine
 Subtle
  S.69  
Woods:
Sandalwood
 Subtle
  T.74  
Aged Red Wine:
Soy Sauce
Pronounced
  T.130  
Undergrowth:
Earth
 Subtle
  T.77  
Undergrowth:
Mushroom
 Subtle
  T.79  
Undergrowth:
Tree Moss
 Subtle
  T.78  
Undergrowth:
Truffle
 Pronounced
  T.76  
Animal:
Gravy
 Subtle
  T.75  
Animal:
Leather
 Pronounced
  T.215  
Animal:
Meat



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