Syrah / Shiraz

A noble black grape variety grown particularly in the Northern Rhône where it produces the great red wines of Hermitage, Cote Rôtie and Cornas, and in Australia where it produces wines of startling depth and intensity. Reasonably low yields are a crucial factor for quality as is picking at optimum ripeness. Its heartland, Hermitage and Côte Rôtie, consists of 270 hectares of steeply terraced vineyards producing wines that brim with pepper, spices, tar and black treacle when young. After 5-10 years they become smooth and velvety with pronounced fruit characteristics of damsons, raspberries, blackcurrants and loganberries.

Syrah is now grown extensively in the Southern Rhône where it is blended with Grenache and Mourvèdre to produce the great red wines of Châteauneuf du Pape and Gigondas amongst others. Shiraz has a spiritual home in Australia in the Barossa Valley, where there are plantings dating as far back as 1860. Australian Shiraz tends to be sweeter than its Northern Rhône counterpart and the best examples are redolent of new leather, dark chocolate, liquorice, and prunes and display a blackcurrant lusciousness.

Trinity Hill 'Hawkes Bay' Pinot Gris

A rich, full example of New World Pinot Gris. Learn more about Trinity Hill 'Hawkes Bay' Pinot Gris

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Grenache/Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc, Lérane

Ripe and bursting with red fruit flavours. Learn more about Grenache/Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc, Lérane

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Château Montouliers, Minervois

Vibrant and spicy with wild bramble fruits. Learn more about Château Montouliers, Minervois

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Vigne Lourac Syrah Cabernet Rose Vin de Pays des Cotes du Tarn

Fresh, dry rose with red berry flavours Learn more about Vigne Lourac Syrah Cabernet Rose Vin de Pays des Cotes du Tarn

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MandraRossa, Syrah

Full bodied fruit and a heady perfume of hedgerow fruit and peppery spice.

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Domaine La Provenquiere Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc

Spicy aromas and delicious texture on the palate Learn more about Domaine La Provenquiere Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc

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Domaine de Coujan Cuvee Terrasses Vin de Pays des Coteaux de Murviel

The tannins are rounded and supple and the finish fresh and lingering. Lovely. Learn more about Domaine de Coujan Cuvee Terrasses Vin de Pays des Coteaux de Murviel

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Falernia Syrah Elqui Valley

A fruity version of this versatile grape, with a hint of liquorice underpinning the darker fruits on show. Learn more about Falernia Syrah Elqui Valley

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Chateau du Vieux Parc Cuvee Tradition Corbieres

Great mix of classic Corbieres and modern winemaking. Very drinkable. Learn more about Chateau du Vieux Parc Cuvee Tradition Corbieres

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Planeta, La Segreta Rosso

An elegant mouthful of crunchily textured, ripe berry fruit, redcurrants and spices.



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