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Syrah / Shiraz

Ook bekend als: Shiraz (Australia), Hermitage

A powerhouse grape that produces deeply colored, full-bodied wines. Known as Syrah in France and Shiraz in Australia, it expresses wildly different characters depending on climate - from peppery elegance to jammy richness.

BodyFull
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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Australia's oldest known Shiraz vines were planted in 1843 in the Barossa Valley.

👃 Proefnotities

Primaire smaken

BlackberryBlueberryBlack olive

Secundaire smaken

Black pepperSmoked meatLicoriceLeather

Aroma's

VioletBaconCoffeeChocolate

🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's

Northern Rhône

France
Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie

Steep granite slopes produce elegant, peppery wines

Barossa Valley

Australia
Blockbuster style

Old vines (100+ years) produce powerful, rich Shiraz

McLaren Vale

Australia
Balanced intensity

Maritime climate adds freshness and complexity

Paso Robles

USA
New World innovation

California's emerging Rhône varietals region

🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties

BBQ ribs
Lamb tagine
Beef stew
Blue cheese
Game meats

🌡️ Serveertips

Temperatuur

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Glastype

Rhône glass or large Bordeaux

Decanteren

1-2 hours

Rijpingspotentieel

5-30+ years for top wines

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