Syrah in France or Shiraz elsewhere is a bold and full bodied wine known for its predominant black pepper aromas along side the 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 the 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 once palate on fire, of course not literally. Brands of 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
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