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  1. Domaine La Lirande Syrah
    Rich, silky Syrah from close to Corbières. Dark black fruit, violet scents and warm spice
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  2. Charles Cros Grande Réserve
    Outstanding Syrah Réserve from an exceptional cellar in Corbières. Luscious, dense and velvety fruit
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  3. Polkura Syrah
    With its rich, glossy palate of smoky black fruit, this is gorgeous, dark, 94-pt Syrah from Chile
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  4. Yuli's Grand Reserve Shiraz
    Elegant, oak-matured Shiraz with mellow fruit, not from Australia, but Bulgaria’s Thracian Plains
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    Elegant, spicy Syrah from a champion sommelier and one of South Africa’s most celebrated winemakers
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  6. Cave Saint Désirat Syrah
    If you like the ripe, peppery, bramble fruit and elegance of northern Rhône Syrah, grab this bargain
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  7. Hommage à B Syrah
    Top winemaker Duncan Savage only does cool – hence the pristine, elegant fruit of this Cape Syrah
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    Harvest-moon Syrah, a red wine made like a white – deep fruit and thoroughly silky and delicious
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  9. Domaine Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage
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  11. Mosi Wines Flavian Syrah
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    A fabulous, dark, smoky Syrah from a pioneering family estate of New Zealand's Hawke's Bay 
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    Juicy, peppery, blackberry-rich Syrah with lovely intensity, grown high in the hills of Sicily
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    Superb red from one of the leading winemakers of this tiny northern Rhône region and a top vintage
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    Chapoutier Les Meysonniers Crozes-Hermitage
    Chapoutier's fine Crozes-Hermitage. A beautiful expression of pure Syrah from this top winemaker
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  18. Domaine du Tunnel Saint-Joseph
    From a fresher Rhône vintage, a silky, scented Saint-Joseph made by the great Stéphane Robert
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    Clos du Lican
    £110.00 per bottle
  20. Hommage à B Syrah
    Top winemaker Duncan Savage only does cool – hence the pristine, elegant fruit of this Cape Syrah
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Wine FAQs

What kind of wine is Syrah?

Dark red or purple in colour, Syrah grapes produce bold, medium-to-full bodied red wines. This grape thrives in warmer climates, where it can ripen fully, producing black fruit flavours (blackberry, blackcurrant and black plum), spice and brambles, with aromas of black pepper.

A thick-skinned grape, Syrah typically makes wines with medium to high tannins and acidity. This means that the grape is incredibly versatile and can produce different styles of wines. Syrah often sees oak, which not only helps to soften tannins but also produces a style with complex flavours that develop over time.

This versatility means that this style of wine can be enjoyed solo or paired with a variety of foods, especially red meats.

Where does Syrah come from?

France’s Rhône Valley is the home of Syrah. In particular, the Northern Rhône is the classic region for Syrah, which is the only black grape variety allowed in the AOC wines of the region. In this area, vineyards are planted on steep slopes, but ripening is helped by aspect. Many vineyards here are so steep that all work must be done by hand.  

In Côte Rôtie, the far north of the Rhône Valley, vineyards are exceptionally steep and stony, producing a peppery Syrah that can develop for years in-bottle.   

Further south, Hermitage produces premium Syrah which is brimming with ripe fruit flavours and has the potential for ageing. In Crozes-Hermitage, Syrah is typically less intense and complex than what is found in Côte Rôtie and Hermitage, resulting in lower priced wines.  

The warmer climate of southern Rhône, especially the Languedoc-Roussillon region, helps Syrah to ripen reliably. It’s often blended with other grape varieties in the region, particularly Grenache, where it provides structure, tannin and acidity.   

The largest planting of Syrah, or Shiraz, outside of France is in Australia. 

Barossa Valley in South Australia is home to some of the world’s oldest Syrah (Shiraz) vines. Typically, the style here is a full-bodied wine with ripe tannins and cooked black-fruit flavours.  

Meanwhile, Hunter Valley in New South Wales experiences hot summers with high cloud cover and sea breezes; this slows the ripening of the grapes. Hunter Valley Shiraz (Syrah) is typically medium-bodied with medium to high tannins and fresh black-fruit flavours.

Are Syrah and Shiraz the same?

Syrah and Shiraz are two names for the same grape variety. Syrah is typically the name used in France. Shiraz is favoured elsewhere, especially in Australia.  

Shiraz wines tend to have a riper style, while Syrah wines are normally about flavour complexity and elegance.

Want to learn more? Read our beginner's guide to Syrah and Shiraz

What does Syrah taste like?

Syrah is a versatile grape that can produce fruity wines intended for early drinking, as well as concentrated examples that can mature in barrel or bottle.  

In moderate climates, Syrah typically produces medium-bodied, rich reds with intense black fruit flavours, including black cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant and black plum. Alongside the rich black fruit, you’ll often find distinctive black pepper aromas.

In warmer climates, Syrah typically produces full-bodied reds with ripe flavours of cooked black fruits and liquorice.

Due to its thicker skin, Syrah is often aged to soften its tannins. Oak-aged Syrah may have notes of spice or smoke, while very concentrated styles can evolve complex tertiary flavours during bottle ageing. This ageing can extend to a decade or more, producing flavours of leather, meat and earth.

What food pairs well with Syrah?

Syrah is an incredibly versatile wine. It’s important to consider the style of Syrah when pairing it with foods, but the general rule is that it pairs well with meats.  

If you’re drinking a medium-bodied Syrah, pair it with:

  • Grilled meat
  • Roast beef steak
  • Beef short ribs
  • Pork  

Or if you’re drinking a full-bodied Syrah, a much bolder wine, pair it with:

  • Barbecued chicken
  • Spare ribs with plum sauce
  • Slow-roasted barbecue pork

Read our beginner's guide to food and wine pairing.

How to serve Syrah?

Syrah is best served around 15-18°C – just slightly cooler than room temperature.  

You should also consider decanting Syrah, particularly if it’s a younger wine. Allowing Syrah to breathe before drinking enables the wine to express its full range of flavours.  

It’s best to serve Syrah (Shiraz) in a standard red wine glass as the smaller opening softens the spices while also developing the mouthfilling fruit and intense flavours.

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