syrahs

Dark French wines

Syrahs is the plural of syrah, a dark-skinned grape variety used to make full-bodied red wines.

The grape produces wines known for bold fruit flavors and peppery notes.

In Australia, the same grape is called shiraz.

We tried several syrahs from the Rhône Valley.

wine

red wine

Fermented dark grape beverage

grape · winery · vineyard · tannins · full-bodied · peppery · oak · cellar · pour · glass

tasting

blackberry

Aggregate fruit from thorny canes

leather · violet · licorice · dark cherry · spice · earthy · jammy · bold · rich · velvety

regions

Rhone

Major Franco-Swiss waterway

South Africa · Washington · Mendoza · Chile

Opposites
wine color

syrahswhite wines

Pale fermented grape drinks

rosés · champagnes · whites

red wine style

syrahsBeaujolais

Light red from Burgundy's neighbor

Family

syrah

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G