Character & context
Understanding Syrah & Shiraz
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety. Cooler sites often emphasise pepper, flowers and savoury notes, while warmer expressions can show fuller body and riper blackberry. The name can signal a producer's stylistic intention, but it is not a reliable rule. This varietal guide sits alongside the regional Rhône guide.
Further reading: Wine Folly — Syrah & Shiraz
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