A brief on Shiraz & its imported brands in India

Syrah in France or Shiraz elsewhere is a bold and full bodied wine known for its predominant black pepper aromas alongside black fruit notes whilst hotter climate Shiraz also exudes chocolate notes and has lush fruit. It can take oak well and can make wines which can age. India produces commendable shiraz wines too.

Key wine regions for Shiraz

Rhone valley in France is the go-to for the grape, its sub regions for Syrah wines include Cote Rotie, Hermitage etc where they blend in a touch of Viognier a perfumed white grape.

In relative cooler regions outside of France like Sonoma in the USA and Yarra in Australia the grape is still addressed as Syrah to indicate the style of wine making. The warmer climates like Barossa and McLaren Vale in Australia call it Shiraz.

Shiraz & Food Pairing

A spice laden Shiraz wine is a great combination with spicy Indian food is what we often hear in the Indian scene but it certainly must be considered with a big pinch of salt. A Shiraz comes from moderate to hot climates and is high in alcohol, alcohol can take make spice levels in the food hit the roof and set one’s palate on fire, of course not literally.

Shiraz in the Indian Market (Mumbai Prices)

Australia

Outback Jack – Rs 1475
Bush Ballad – Rs 1590
Wolf Blass Bilyara – Rs 1975
Yellow Tail – Rs 2095
Metal Label Black – Rs 2670
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel – Rs 2700
Peter Lehmann Barossa – Rs 4500
Geoff Hardy Petaringa – Rs 5400
Peter Lehmann “Stonewell” – Rs 12950

Chile

Concha Y Toro “Frontera” – Rs 1590
Carta Vieja limited release – Rs 1896

France

Paul Jaboulet – Rs 2300
Delas – Rs 2495
Domaine Les Alexandrins – Rs 3145
M. Chapoutier, Les Meysonniers AOC Crozes-Hermitage – Rs 4500
Domaine Les Alexandrins St. Joseph – Rs 6756

Italy

Achelo Cortona DOC – Rs 3582

South Africa

Two Oceans – Rs 1590
MAN Family, SKAAPVELKD – Rs 1995
Cape Dreams Robertson Valley – Rs 2065
Nederburg, The Wine Master’s – Rs 2450
Thelema, Stellenbosch – Rs 4720