A powerful variety native to France's Rhône Valley. Known for its deep color and aromas of dark fruits, spices, and smoke. In Australia, it's called 'Shiraz' and made in a more fruit-forward style.
It has been cultivated in the Rhône Valley for centuries. It shows its finest expression in prestigious areas like Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie. Recently, Australian Shiraz has gained worldwide popularity.
Syrah shows completely different styles in the Rhône and Australia. The Rhône is elegant and spicy, while Australia is juicy and rich. Both are attractive, but I recommend choosing based on food pairings.
A region of world renown as a leader of New World wines. It gained sudden fame after defeating French wines in the 'Judgment of Paris' in 1976. The warm climate and diverse soils produce powerful, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon.
As France's second-largest wine region, the Rhône produces distinctly different wine styles in the north and south. The north features elegant yet powerful wines from single-variety Syrah, while the south produces warm, generous wines from Grenache-based blends. Home to world-renowned appellations like Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Australia's premier wine region. Home to some of the world's oldest Shiraz vines, producing concentrated, powerful wines. Producers carrying on German immigrant traditions have established a distinctive style. Precious own-rooted vines, having escaped phylloxera, produce powerful and complex wines.