Syrah-Shiraz...March

Taste and flavours Wines made from Syrah are often powerfully flavoured and full-bodied. The variety produces wines with a wide range of flavor notes, depending on the climate and soils where it is grown, as well as other [|viticultural]  practices chosen. Aroma characters can range from violets to berries (usually dark as opposed to red), chocolate, espresso and black pepper. No one aroma can be called "typical" though blackberry and pepper are often noticed. With time in the bottle these "primary" notes are moderated and then supplemented with earthy or savory "tertiary" notes such as leather and truffle. "Secondary" flavor and aroma notes are those associated with several things, generally winemakers' practices (such as [|oak barrel]  and [|yeast regimes] ).  Syrah is widely used to make a dry red table [|wine] , which can be both varietal or blended. Four main uses can be distinguished: · Varietal Syrah or Shiraz. Of the better-known wines, this is the style of Hermitage in northern Rhône or Australian Shiraz. · Syrah blended with a small amount of [|Viognier] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. This is the traditional style of Côte-Rôtie in northern Rhône. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Syrah as a roughly equal blending component for <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|Cabernet Sauvignon] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. In modern times, this blend originated in Australia, so it is often known as Shiraz-Cabernet. <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msobidifontsize: 12.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Syrah as a minor blending component for <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|Grenache] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> and <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|Mourvèdre] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. This is the traditional style of <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|Châteauneuf-du-Pape] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> of southern Rhône, and this blend is often referred to as <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|GSM] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> in Australia. Smaller amounts of Syrah are also used in the production of other wine styles, such as <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|rosé wine] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">, <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|fortified wine] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> in <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|Port wine] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> style, and sparkling red wine. [|[18]]<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> While Australian sparkling Shiraz traditionally have had some sweetness, a number of Australian winemakers also make a full-bodied sparkling dry Shiraz, that contains the complexity and sometimes earthy notes that are normally found in still wine. [|[19]]<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> Due to their concentrated flavours and high <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|tannin] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> content, many premium Syrah wines are at their best after some considerable bottle aging. In exceptional cases, this may be 15 years or longer Food Pairings Shiraz being a full bodied wine pairs well with Red Meats, wild game and stronger flavoured cheeses. BBQ meats and Pizza is a meal that works well with the Shiraz wine.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Syrah **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> or **Shiraz** is a dark-skinned <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[|grape] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce powerful <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[|red wines] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">. Whether sold as Syrah or Shiraz, these wines enjoy great popularity.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Syrah wines **