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Syrah Wines 101

August 19, 2010 by  
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Syrah wines are popular among wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts because of its strong and rich grape flavor. But what exactly are Syrah wines and where do they come from? Syrah wines are made from Syrah, a type of grape that is known all over the world to produce very good red wines. It has been known that wines made from Syrah are some of the world’s best. This type of grape is also known as the seventh most popular kind of grape grown in the world.

This rich and flavor-packed wine originated in the Rhone region in France. It’s also known for its pepper, raspberry and spice aromas and flavors. Apart from its popularity in France, it also gained wide appreciation in many parts of Australia and other parts of Europe.

Syrah wines are known for its rich and full-bodied flavor. It’s also known to be a versatile wine. Because of its wide range of flavors, it could be used in various ways. This depends of course on how the grape is grown and other factors such as the weather and the type of soil used as well.

Some people might be confused when buying Syrah wines in Australia. Most wines in Australia are labeled as Shiraz while the ones that are from France are labeled as Syrah. Apprarently, Shiraz and Syrah wines come from only one type of grape. The only difference between the two is that Syrah wines taste more like the red wines of Northern Rhone. It has a subtler flavor compared to Shiraz wines which has a more bolder flavor.

We offer top quality Northern Rhone Syrah wines from Donelan Wines boutique winery.

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