What kind of wine is Syrah like?

What kind of wine is Syrah like?

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The Taste of Syrah Wine. Syrah is responsible for some of the darkest full-bodied red wines in the world. It has dark fruit flavors from sweet blueberry to savory black olive. When you taste Syrah you’ll be greeted with a punch of flavor that tapers off and then has a spicy peppery note in the aftertaste.

What kind of wine is Syrah Shiraz?

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Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a popular red wine. Though the spiritual homeland of this red grape is France, Syrah has been planted throughout the world to great success. It expresses itself differently depending on the climate, soil and regional style, though certain characteristics remain the same.

When should you drink a Syrah?

“Personally, my rule of thumb—for all wines—is never drink anything that’s not at least three years old. And with Syrah, I think you should start when it’s five years old.” Our positions made clear, we retired (metaphorically speaking) to our respective corners and started tasting.

Is Syrah a French grape?

Syrah is a dark-skinned red grape, known for producing very full-bodied wine with strong fruit flavors. Its origins have been popularly debated, but its modern viticultural home is unquestionably the northern Rhône Valley of eastern France.

Is Syrah a good wine?

Whatever you want to call it, Syrah is a fascinating wine with complex flavors and a cool history. A wine by any other name would taste as full-bodied.

What grape is Chateauneuf du Pape?

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a historic village between the towns of Orange and Avignon, in France’s southern Rhône Valley. It is famous for powerful, full-bodied red wine, largely made from the classic southern Rhône grape trio of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Is Syrah a light red wine?

Full Reds. Any red wine with more than 13.5 percent alcohol is considered a full-bodied wine. Full-bodied wines have more complex flavors and have a richer mouthfeel. Examples include Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Syrah.

How do you drink Syrah?

Normally, Shiraz wines tend to pair well with strong and sharp flavors. Pair Shiraz with strong cheese, such as Cheddar or Roquefort, roasted game meat, barbecue, and strong sauces. Avoid pairing Shiraz wines with light and delicate food. Such as fish, seafood, light salads, and delicate cheese.

What do you eat with Syrah?

As a general rule Syrah (Shiraz) pairs very well with grilled meats, vegetables, wild game and beef stew.

• Barbecue, especially spareribs.
• Braised beef.
• Cheese, especially aged hard cheeses like Gouda.
• Chicken, especially barbecued and braised.
• Duck.
• Grilled meats and vegetables.
• Hamburgers.
• Lamb, especially roast leg of lamb.

What grape is Cote du Rhone?

Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes form the core of most red Côtes du Rhône wines. The three work so well together that the blend has been keenly welcomed in other warm climate wine regions around the world (see GSM).

Is Syrah Full bodied?

Syrah wine is probably most similar to Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot due to its full body, high tannins, and medium acidity. If you’re a fan of these robust red wines then Syrah is a natural pivot.

Is Syrah bitter?

Medium Tannin It imparts almost a bitter flavor. Syrah has a fair amount of tannin. It can range from Medium to Medium Plus (and sometimes high).

Should Syrah be refrigerated?

Syrahs need a bit of warmth to express their terrific gamy, peppery aromatics. The ideal temperature should be somewhere around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, just shy of room temperature. Now, red wines should be stored around 55 degrees, if you can manage it. (A portable wine fridge, or well-insulated basement, can suffice.)