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[Everything You Would Like To Know Before Starting A Catering Business] However, increasingly you’ll find the grape being labelled as Syrah (despite being grown in the Southern Hemisphere) in an effort to give the impression of a more elegant wine. And just as there is no agreement on whether to label it as Syrah or Shiraz, there tends to be no single style for the grape, with Chilean versions, in particular, ranging from big, bold and oaked through to more reserved and lighter.

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[At First Glass] At First Glass: The noble grapes: syrah/shiraz: Further south along the Rhone, syrah is itself a blending grape, used to give power to the (red) grenache, mourvedre, and cinsault making up all those romantically named and even more romantically-spelled wines -- Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and, what you are more likely to find in your local liquor store, Cotes-du-Rhone and Cotes-du-Rhone Villages.

[another wine blog] If I want a little Syrah should I order a Petite Sirah? | another ...: The same can be said of Petite Sirah, it is also used to make very tasty wines, although they are quite different than Syrah’s and Shiraz’s. While I am going to focus mostly on the New World application of these grapes since Petite Sirah is not very well respected in Europe, it should be noted that the wonderful wines of both the Northern and Southern Rhone regions star Syrah.

[Tidings Magazine Feed] Wine Tasting Club - Syrah/Shiraz - Tidings Magazine: Although this wine contains only about 3% Syrah, I decided to include it in this tasting because it’s a good example of why a winemaker might choose to blend Syrah with other grapes, in this case Grenache. The Syrah lends the wine its sour cherry and spice properties, which add nice complexity.

[The Bella Terra Grapevine] The Bella Terra Grapevine » Que Syrah, Shiraz: Some of the state’s vines were propagated from Hermitage and some from Australian cuttings. It is also one of California’s most rapidly increasing varieties.

[French Oak: A Celebration of Wine, Beer & Spirits in the Boston Area] French Oak: A Celebration of Wine, Beer & Spirits in the Boston ...: No difference except who decided to name it - the French can take credit for "Syrah" and Australians (and/or possibly Iranians...) for "Shiraz".

[Modern Language Centre, King's College London] Wine Tasting with Vivienne Franks: Riesling and Syrah/Shiraz ...: Other countries also make fresh crisp refreshing wines from this grape, we will look at a variety of different Riesling wines. Syrah aka Shiraz makes intense spicy wines, some are quite fruity, others are more peppery, we will taste examples of these wines from vineyards all around the world.’

[Twenty Something Sense] What Red Wine Should I Drink With My Food? « Twenty Something Sense: More important than your taste buds satisfaction from selecting the right bottle, you can help gain some credibility with your coworkers and shake off the “Jr.” title all of your forty-something coworkers have given you, if you demonstrate your wine knowledge by selecting the right bottle when the thick wine book is placed on your lap at your next corporate dinner.

[Wines 'Til Sold Out] Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz 2002 at Wines 'Til Sold Out: McLaren Vale experienced a cool season with late warm weather promoting ripening and a small yet high quality crop. GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz (Syrah). MATURATION: This wine was matured for 14 months in large oak ...

[Savvy Team] Savvy Team » Blog Archive » Great value wines for the long weekend!: Spain tends to have some reasonably price wines”¦especially if you like reds. It is a blend of Grenache & Syrah grapes (typical to Rhone Valley) resulting in a well balanced medium bodied red wine with a velvety smooth taste & light tannins.

[Wine Peeps] Wine Peeps: A Wine Blog » Texas Wine Country 2009, Part Two and Recap: 2007 Texas Hills Syrah, $19.95, QPR: 4 2004 Lost Creek Buddy's Blend (Cab/Merlot/Shiraz), $20.95, QPR: 4 2007 Woodrose Zinfandel, Willmuth Vineyards, $21.95, QPR: 4 2007 Mandola Estate Zinfandel, $24, QPR: 4. NV Grape Creek Port, .

[Blog Entries] MichWine - REVIEWS: "ORPHAN" VARIETALS Grapes you won't find ...: Among the reds, two wineries across the street plant the same grape, but one (Lemon Creek) calls it Shiraz, like the Australians, and the other (Domaine Berrien) calls it Syrah, like the French. We preferred the 2004 from Lemon Creek .

[Wines 'Til Sold Out] Sheep's Back Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002 at Wines 'Til ...: The best vintage yet for this full-bodied Shiraz boasts complex, pungent aromas of hickory smoke, black pepper, filled out by ripe blackberries. In the mouth it’s not quite as complex, but delivers plenty of intensity and a potent dose of supple tannins, ending crisp and clean.”

[A Good Time With Wine - A video wine blog] Wine Blogging Wednesday 55 - Syrah Showdown - A Good Time With ...: Later this week I’ll post another Syrah I had this night from Taft Street. I also have another Syrah from Longboard waiting for me at home to taste.  Additionally, at this weekend’s Wine Road Barrel Tasting, I had some GREAT Sonoma Syrahs that I look forward to tasting for you!

[Tom and Melody's wine blog] Warburn Estate Shiraz (2008) « Tom and Melody's wine blog: We had a California Syrah last night that was good (Kalder, 2005). You mention Petite Syrah's from the Paso Robles area.

[Savvy Team] Savvy Team » Blog Archive » A delicious discovery - 13th Street Winery: Styled in the French fashion, this medium bodied red wine was a hands down favorite of the Savvy Selections tasting panel when we sampled the 13th Street’s red wines. The colour reminded us of a bowl full of fresh red cherries.

[Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog] Fermentation: The Daily Wine Blog: On Dogs, Wine & God: In today’s first discussion I said: “I think the main distinction between the informed and the neophyte wine drinker is the approach to the wine: the first typically looks at high fidelity of typicity, structure, food pairing and age worthiness. The latter probably is primarily interested in immediate quaffability and enjoyment” with no weight placed on the other issues - some of which may have a less immediate relevance.

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