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Wine Details
Price:
$18.00 per bottle
Description:
Our Syrah is more in the traditional French style than the Australian Shiraz style. That means the cherry fruit flavors combine with hints of sage, black pepper, anise, and smoke to create a dry, complex wine that matches very well with foods of similar character. We enjoy our Syrah with stews and cassoulets, smoky barbecued meats, and beefsteak wrapped in bacon.
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Varietal Definition
Syrah:
Syrah is the eight hundred pound gorilla of Rhone grapes! In the vineyard and the winery, Syrah is typically an easy grape to work with - healthy, early ripening, resistant to mildew and rot; suitable for winemaking in a variety of styles. The wines from Syrah are tannic without being harsh. The wines will have a taste and smell of dark blue fruit like blackberries and blackcurrant, with a strong spicy side where one can find freshly ground pepper and other spices. Syrah is famous for its part in the French blends, such as Côtes du Rhone and Châteauneuf du Pape.
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Shiraz:
Alternate name for the french Syrah clone grape grown in Australia and responsible for very big red wines that are not quite as intense in flavor as the french Rhone versions.
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