Syrah
Variety:
Syrah
Color: Red
Other names: Shiraz (Australia)
Varietal
Notes:
Probably originated in Persia. Most wines
labeled Syrah have small amounts of other reds blended in to soften and
add extra aromas. Syrah is not the varietal as Petite Sirah which,
confusingly, is sometimes known as Petite Syrah. |
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| Characteristics*: |
Vigorous, savory, robust, uncomplicated but
flavored |
| Aromas/Flavors*: |
Smokey, strongly scented,
almost floral |
| Food Pairing: |
Intense Mediterranean
foods, bouillabase, pizza, Italian chicken
fricasses |
| Aging**: |
Best aged for a year or
more |
Commercial
Examples***: |
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* Character, Aromas, and Flavors of wine
produced from the above-mentioned grapes are based upon a general
assessment of the variety. Winemaker results will
vary.
** The ability to age is tied directly to
the wine's chemical make-up. Aging in the context of a varietal
assumes the wines produced can or tend to yield the correct chemical
make-up. Winemaker results will vary.
***
Commercial Examples provided as varietal references for
benchmarking. Winemaker results will vary.
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