What is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

They are the same grape — Syrah is the French name, Shiraz is used in Australia and South Africa. The names often indicate style: Syrah from the northern Rhone is typically more savoury, peppery, mineral and elegant. Australian Shiraz (particularly from the Barossa) is typically richer, more fruit-forward, with dark chocolate and plum.

What does Syrah taste like?

Northern Rhone Syrah shows intense black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), violet, smoked meat, olives, black pepper and graphite with firm tannins and excellent aging potential. Australian Barossa Shiraz is richer and rounder: dark plum, chocolate, vanilla and warm spice with softer tannins.

Cote-Rotie (roasted slope) is the northern Rhone's most prestigious appellation, producing Syrah on famously steep, south-facing granite and gneiss slopes above the village of Ampuis. Up to 20% Viognier is permitted and adds an extraordinary floral perfume and roundness.

What food pairs with Syrah?

Northern Rhone Syrah is superb with lamb, game, venison, duck, tapenade and grilled meats. Its savoury, olive and meat character makes it one of the great partners for beef stews. Australian Shiraz pairs brilliantly with grilled beef, barbecued meats and hard aged cheeses.

What is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

They are the same grape — Syrah is the French name, Shiraz is used in Australia and South Africa. The names often indicate style: Syrah from the northern Rhone is typically more savoury, peppery, mineral and elegant. Australian Shiraz (particularly from the Barossa) is typically richer, more fruit-forward, with dark chocolate and plum.

What does Syrah taste like?

Northern Rhone Syrah shows intense black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), violet, smoked meat, olives, black pepper and graphite with firm tannins and excellent aging potential. Australian Barossa Shiraz is richer and rounder: dark plum, chocolate, vanilla and warm spice with softer tannins.

Cote-Rotie (roasted slope) is the northern Rhone's most prestigious appellation, producing Syrah on famously steep, south-facing granite and gneiss slopes above the village of Ampuis. Up to 20% Viognier is permitted and adds an extraordinary floral perfume and roundness.

What food pairs with Syrah?

Northern Rhone Syrah is superb with lamb, game, venison, duck, tapenade and grilled meats. Its savoury, olive and meat character makes it one of the great partners for beef stews. Australian Shiraz pairs brilliantly with grilled beef, barbecued meats and hard aged cheeses.