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Syrah
red grape · also Shiraz Northern Rhône (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Crozes); Barossa / McLaren Vale; Hawke's Bay serve 16–18 °C ages 3–20 years
Syrah is a red grape: full-bodied, moderate acidity, firm tannin, usually dry. 181 Syrah wines from £22.75. Typical aromas: black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoked meat.
Typical structure · knowledge base
dry
full
firm
moderate
some
Is Syrah sweet or dry?
Usually dry.
What goes with it
barbecue, lamb, beef stew, sausages, game, peppered steak, pies. full body and spice match rich, charred, hearty dishes
Where it grows
Northern Rhône (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph, Crozes), France — peppery, savoury, medium-full, firm tannin
Barossa / McLaren Vale, Australia — Shiraz: rich, full, chocolate, ripe blackberry, higher alcohol
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand — cool, peppery
Swartland / Stellenbosch, South Africa — between Rhône and Barossa
Washington State, United States — ripe, structured
If you like Syrah
181 Syrah wines · ranked by critic score, then price · showing 30
sweetness · body on 1–5 · inferred