Wine Red - Shiraz

Reference

Barossa Valley / Australia, Northern Rhone / France, South Africa

ABV13-15.5%. Australian Shiraz often exceeds 14.5%.
Sub-styles
Barossa ShirazMcLaren Vale ShirazRhone Syrah

Tasting Notes

Jammy blackberry, cracked pepper, dark chocolate, plum, grippy tannin, eucalyptus (Australian), smoked meat, licorice.

Brand Guide

Value: Jacob's Creek, Penfolds Koonunga Hill. Standard: d'Arenberg, Henschke.

Premium

Penfolds Grange, Torbreck RunRig, Henschke Hill of Grace. Rhone: Guigal, Jaboulet

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The Story

Bold, peppery, and sun-drenched. Australia claimed Syrah and renamed it for themselves.