Syrah

Syrah is the red grape best known from the Rhône Valley. The identical grape bears the name Shiraz in Australia and a few other new world regions. It produces dark-colored dense wines that age well. Syrah ranges in flavor from spicy black pepper and smoke in cooler climates and less ripe seasons to jammy blackberry and chocolate when very ripe. Syrah quite often develops a meaty/gamey character similar to sausages and salami as well. Australia and South Africa sometimes use this grape to produce Port style dessert wines.

The grape is also known under many other synonyms that are used in various parts of the world including Antourenein Noir, Balsamina, Candive, Entournerein, Hignin Noir, Marsanne Noir, Schiras, Sirac, Syra, Syrac, Serine, and Sereine.