Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned variety of grape used in wine. Syrah is grown in many countries and is primarily used to produce powerful red wines, which enjoy great popularity in the marketplace. Syrah is used both for varietal wines and in blended wines, where it can be both the major and minor component. It is called Syrah in its country of origin, France, as well as in the rest of Europe, Argentina, Chile, and most of the United States. The name Shiraz became popular for this grape variety in Australia, where it has long been established as the most grown dark-skinned variety. DNA profiling in 1999 found Syrah to be the offspring of two obscure grape varieties from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche.
As of 2004, Syrah was estimated to be the world’s 7th most grown variety at 142,600 hectares (352,000 acres), after having enjoyed a strong growth in plantings for several years.
Our featured wine, a shiraz, is:
Boarding Pass Shiraz from South Australia
This is, hands down, one of the best wines to come around in a long time. The unusual label — made to resemble an actual airline boarding pass — is just the start for this wonderful red wine.
The wine is aged in French and American Oak for a year, giving it a wonderful aroma of smoke, spices, blackberry, and blueberry jam. It coats the throat with an array of full-bodied flavors including black and red fruit along with hints of toast and along with a wonderful plum finish.
Price: $24.99
Rating: 92 points by Robert Parker
Click Here to Purchase Boarding Pass Shiraz from the Diamond Ridge Market.
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