This is one of the most popular varietals in the wine world. Grown in France, Australia, South Africa and the United States, this wine has characteristics sought after by many wine lovers.
Syrah grapes ripen fairly earlier than grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and are known to withstand harsh soil conditions. Warmer climates suit the vine well while the climatic changes of the growing area contribute to notable changes of the flavor of the wine. The grape produces deep red colored wine which is known for its high alcohol content.
Syrah has a wide profile of flavors that include wild berries, coffee, currents and spices. The warmer climates in Australia and California are known for the fruity flavors in wines produced there while wines made from grapes grown in colder climates as it is in France are known for their spicy notes.
This fully bodied wine is has strong tannins as a result of its thicker skin and it contributes to the wine’s character, flavor & the strong color. Syrah can be comparatively earlier than most of the other red wines. In fact, most Syrah wines can be drank within one year of its production but legendary syrah wines such as the Hermitage can be aged for considerably long times.
Syrah can be served in a large glass so that its strong flavors can be well recognized and it suits many different dishes such as steaks, beef, spicy foods etc. however this variety should not be misidentified with Petit Syrah. Petite Syrah is actually a synonym for Durif and Durif is related to the Syrah variety.
Syrah grapes ripen fairly earlier than grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and are known to withstand harsh soil conditions. Warmer climates suit the vine well while the climatic changes of the growing area contribute to notable changes of the flavor of the wine. The grape produces deep red colored wine which is known for its high alcohol content.
Syrah has a wide profile of flavors that include wild berries, coffee, currents and spices. The warmer climates in Australia and California are known for the fruity flavors in wines produced there while wines made from grapes grown in colder climates as it is in France are known for their spicy notes.
This fully bodied wine is has strong tannins as a result of its thicker skin and it contributes to the wine’s character, flavor & the strong color. Syrah can be comparatively earlier than most of the other red wines. In fact, most Syrah wines can be drank within one year of its production but legendary syrah wines such as the Hermitage can be aged for considerably long times.
Syrah can be served in a large glass so that its strong flavors can be well recognized and it suits many different dishes such as steaks, beef, spicy foods etc. however this variety should not be misidentified with Petit Syrah. Petite Syrah is actually a synonym for Durif and Durif is related to the Syrah variety.