AROMA OF WINE

Black pepper, plum, dark chocolate, full color and tannins

This grape is known as Syrah in northern Rhône, France and as Shiraz when grown in Australia. No matter what you call it, there is a Syrah or Shiraz for every palate and every occasion.

This bold grape produces a range of powerful and smooth wines. The wines are ripe and indulgent, but leave you with its distinctive relish and go well with red meat.

Whereas the Syrah/Shiraz grown in warmer conditions in general is sweeter and riper, wines from cooler areas appear aromatic, spicy and somewhat restrained.

Choose a bottle from Barossa in South Australia and you get a rich and potent wine, while the cooler regions of Victoria, Melbourne is closer to its French origins. Syrah is long lived, and recommended serving temperature is the highest among wines with 18 degrees.

Today, the beloved Syrah and Shiraz is grown in most wine countries: Argentina, Canada, California, Chile, Washington state, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland.

To try something new, go for an Australian sparkling Shiraz.

Origin:

Rhone Valley,

France

Shiraz/Syrah

Hewitson, Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1002991) (2008)

Oliverhill, Jimmy Section Shiraz, McLaren Vale (1004126) (2006)

Hewitson, Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1002991) (2002)

Grant Burge, Abednego Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1001271) (2004)

Grant Burge, Meshach, Barossa (1001301) (2003)

Grant Burge, Meshach, Barossa (1001301) (2006)

Oliverhill, Jimmy Section Shiraz, McLaren Vale (1004126) (2007)

Elderton, Command Single Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa (1002106) (2007)

Elderton, Command Single Vineyard Shiraz, Barossa (1002106) (2006)

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