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Shiraz

Syrah gained its reputation in France’s Rhone region where it is used to make the famous Rhône wines of Côte Rotie and Hermitage. It also forms the backbone of most Rhône blends, including Chateauneuf du Pape.

While it is known as Syrah in France, in Australia and South America, the grape is better known as Shiraz. It is the dominant red grape grown and used in Australian fine wine. It is also an increasingly popular grape grown in California, where it usually referred to as Syrah. It is also known as Hermitage, Marsanne Noir, Petite Syrah, and Sirac.

Syrah/Shiraz is usually full-bodied with a richly textured taste. It can be fruitier with hints of smokiness, very rich and complex with forward fruit, or exhibit strong spice and pepper qualities.