Syrah

Syrah vines are relatively productive, yet not too vigorous. Like Merlot, it is sensitive to coulure, and although Syrah buds fairly late, it is a mid-season ripener.

Syrah (or Serine) is supposed to have been brought in the south of France from the region of Syracuse by the Roman. The vine-variety is the principal grape in the north of the Rhõne Valley. Syrah appreciates poor soil and hot climate.

Syrah (pronounced Sah-RAH) The great red of France’s northern Rhone Valley, where it produces the famed wines of Cote-Rotie and Hermitage, syrah, in recent years, has become the darling of winemakers around the globe, especially in Australia, ...

Opening their 2003 Dunnsden Vineyard Syrah irritated and consternated me. They have a thick red plastic seal over the enclosure, presenting a false image of a traditional wax seal for added protection.

Ravenswood 2002 Sonoma County "Icon" Syrah ($16.99) An attractive Rhone-style offering from a winery much better known for its Zinfandels, this sturdy red is labeled Syrah with 87 percent of the predominant grape, ...

Syrah may be the most easy-going wine on the planet. And it's fast becoming one of the most popular. According to Wine Business Monthly, sales of Syrah rose a whopping 63% in 2001 in the U.S.

Syrah / Shiraz grapes Shiraz or Syrah is a variety of grape used in wine. The names are interchangeable. It is called Syrah in France and most often in the United States. In South Africa, Australia, and Canada it is most commonly known as Shiraz.

Syrah - (See-rah) The classic Rhone red grape allegedly brought back from Shiraz in Persia by the 14th-Century crusader Gaspard de Sterimberg.

Syrah The Syrah grape originated in Asia Minor where it was called the "Shiraz" grape, as it still is by the Australians.

SYRAH A red-wine grape variety of Persian origin grown in the Rhone Valley region of France, where it is used to create the notable Hermitage red wine. In Australia, it is known as Shiraz.

Syrah [Marsanne] The thinking mans pinot noir, less sex and more intellect, with softness tempered by spice and steel, complemented by a deep maze of flavour subtelties at the top level. Has a tendency to warm, sweet generosity.

SYRAH smoke and blackberry ccol climate pepper and mint SYRAH produces dark red wines whose purest incarnation in the northern Rhõne produces a wine with memorable aromas which can be smoky, floral, peppery, ...

Syrah A distinguished red varietal made famous in the Rhone Valley, now grown in California and Australia, where is it known as Shiraz. Table wine Any still, dry wine less than 15% alcohol meant to accompany food.

Syrah (aka Shiraz, depending on vineyard location) - black fruits, black spices - especially white and black pepper Pinot Noir - red fruits, floral, herbs ...

Syrah / Shiraz (prunes, spices and berries) Shiraz is the name of an old city in Iran (Persia). That's probably where the grape variety originated. It is known in France and California as Syrah, and in Australia as Shiraz.

Syrah/Shiraz: This grape is grown in France and California as Syrah wine, and in Australia as Shiraz. In France, it is associated with the Rhone Valley and Hermitage red wines.

Syrah/Shiraz is the same grape under two different names. The Australians launched their world wide wine industry with Shiraz, and have really increased its popularity. Resulting wines are full bodied with medium tannin.

Syrah/shiraz—Oh boy! The great longliving reds of the northern Cõtes-du-Rhõne, frequently impressive in California, interesting in Italy, Spain and Argentina—as Shiraz the benchmark for Australian red wine, ...

SYRAH: A grape variety associated with the Rhone Valley region of France, famous for creating "Hermitage" red wine. In southern France some regard the grape as taking two forms, the Grosse Syrah and Petite Syrah, distinguished only by berry size.

Syrah/shiraz A popular, intensely flavored grape that's notable in Rhone, France. It's also famous in Australia and is grown increasingly around the world. Often bold and velvety with black pepper, smoky ripe berry and meaty notes.

Syrah in France (Northern Rhone wines), where Syrah represents less than 2% of all red wine plantings, this variety and its wines are cherished.

Syrah (see'-rah) One of the great red wine grapes. At home in the Rhone valley of France, it has made its way to Australia where it is known as Shiraz as well as California where it is still known as Syrah.

Syrah: Noble red winegrape of the Rhone valley of France, and also known as Shiraz in Australia or the Serine.

Syrah is the Rhõne's noblest grape, producing as it does the Northern Rhõne's Reds almost exclusively and now a good proportion of Châteauneuf du Pape and Gigondas as well.

Syrah Shiraz and Syrah are both originally from the same clone, but various regions have chosen one name or the other.

Shiraz / Syrah Despite being exactly the same, this grape is known as Syrah in France and Shiraz in California and Australia. In France, Syrah grows through the Rhone Valley, and prospers in its northern region.

Carignane along with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault have been successfully blended to create "Southern Rhone" style reds both traditionally in the south of France and now in California.

In the Languedoc the term refers to varieties such as Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache, which are encouraged in place of Carignan, Cinsaut and other lesser grapes. The minimum quantity of "improving varieties" is laid down in appellation regulations.

Shiraz The Australian name for Syrah, a red grape variety. Silky Displaying a supple, smooth texture.

In the area of Faugères are also cultivated Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache Noir grapes, usually blended to Carignan.

Syrah (sih-RAH) Shiraz in Australia, Syrah is heavily pigmented, tannic, and alcoholic.

Columbia Winery's "entry level" bottle is a fine example of American Syrah, offering distinction, complexity, and character - a stark contrast from the myriad labels of "me-too" Shiraz flooding retail shelves.

The varietals most often used in making a rosé wine include: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Zinfandel. These varietals may be either used solo or in a blend.

Shiraz (if you are drinking an Australian wine) and Syrah (if you are drinking a wine from France or California) covers the entire spectrum of red wine's glory: from the simple, yet rich and fruity Vin de Pays of France Languedoc region, ...

The Rhõne region produces mostly strong, full-bodied red wines from the Syrah grape. The Loire is known for its white wines, the district of Pouilly-Fumé using Sauvignon Blanc grapes and Vouvray using Chenin Blanc.

American oak barrels are most often used to age red wines (especially Zinfandels, Cabernets and Syrahs), Spanish Sherries, Australian red wines, Bourbon and Scotch.

Syrah (referred to as Shiraz in Australia) is a grape that can produce full-bodied, dark, strong wines with a long cellaring potential.

Our Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the new plantings of Syrah are planted at an elevation of 1200 feet. This lower area on the ranch has a slightly warmer microclimate allowing these varieties to ripen fully.

The Talomas range includes blends such as Chardonnay Viognier as well as Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon. Our flagship, Basket Press Reserve Syrah (Shiraz), brings a Californian interpretation to the variety Australia has championed so well.

[edit] Shiraz Shiraz or Syrah is a variety of grape used to make red wine. [edit] Solera system A process used to systematically blend various vintages of Sherry. [edit] Sommelier A trained wine expert that often works in fine restaurants.

After you've enjoyed a portion of that wonderful Cab, Syrah or Pinot, pour the remaining wine into the empty water bottle. Step3 If the wine overfills the water bottle, then start filling another water bottle with what's left.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling are all varietals. In a wine note, "varietal character" means that the wine shows the expected aromas and flavors for the grape from which it is made.

Peppery: Describes the taste of pepper in a wine; sharper than 'Spicy.' Good Syrahs often have a black pepper aromas. Perfumed: Refers to a delicate bouquet. Smoky: Describes a subtle wood-smoke aroma. Attributable to barrel fermenting or aging.

peppery Said of a wine with the aroma of black pepper. Common with wine made from the Syrah grape and some vintage . perfume, perfumed Can refer simply to the smell of a wine, but usually denotes an intense aroma.

Term almost solely applied to "spicy" wines, such as Gewurztraminer among the whites, or the red Rhone Syrah and Australian Shiraz wines. Is a component which can almost be described as pungent in quality, being reminiscent of anise, cinnamon etc.

In Australia also known as Hermitage, in France as Syrah or Petite Syrah. History ...

Pretty much all the varietals that come to your mind: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Riesling, Merlot.you get the picture.

Rhone Red Rhones are made from Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, and Viognier. Whote Rhones are made from Viognier. Loire The Loire Valley is a major producer of white wine made from Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, and Sauvignon Blanc.

The so-called "noble" grapes are those that produce the world's finest wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Riesling (some would also include Syrah, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese).

See also: Wine, Red, Grape, Red Wine, Region