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GRAPE VARIETIES
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Shiraz (Red)
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Shiraz or Syrah is the classic red grape of the
northern Rhône. It produces intense inky purple
coloured wines when young with a distinctly
spicy tone. As it matures it turns to deep red
with evolving earthy, stewed blackberry and
damson flavours. It gives huge extract and
tannins and is capable of great ageing. As
'Shiraz' in Australia it presents a more
approachable nature, more plummy and elegant
when young but still retaining that spicy
character and intense colour. It is best suited
to hot climates and granite soils, often blended
in the New World with Cabernet Sauvignon for
added complexity.
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