2006-09-12 10:39:38 · 20 answers · asked by nima 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Shiraz or Syrah is a variety of grape used in wine. The names are interchangeable, although the original nomenclature is Shiraz. It is called Syrah in France and most often in the United States. In South Africa, Australia, and Canada it is most commonly known as Shiraz. In Australia it used to be called Hermitage up to the late 1980s. It should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a synonym for durif. It got its name from Shiraz--the city of flowers, wine and poetry in Persia/Iran--in the heart of an ancient winemaking region.
2006-09-12 10:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by Drew 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A deep red wine made from grapes known as Syrah in Europe and Shiraz in the New World.
It is a strong fruity wine with a high tannin content that complements strongly flavoured foods - chilli, cheese, flavourful meaty pasta sauces etc.
It is not really a quaffable wine - or if you do beware the headache next day!"
A really good buy if you are a red wine fan.
There are some particularly good "Aussie" ones at present, which tend sometimes to be expensive, as the grapes are hand harvested from old vines, but there are also some real bargains to be had.
Enjoy you shiraz!
2006-09-12 21:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shiraz or Syrah is a variety of grape used in wine. It is a grape variety widely used to make dry red table wine. Many premium Shiraz-based wines are at their best after some considerable time aged in a cellar (10-15 years)Wines made from Shiraz are often quite powerfully flavoured and full-bodied. Aroma characters can range from violets to berries, chocolate, espresso and black pepper though blackberry and pepper are often noticed
2006-09-13 13:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slightly spicy red wine from the shiraz grape.
2006-09-12 10:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by gerbiltamer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its red wine and shiraz is the type of grape its made from.
2006-09-12 10:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by jean m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shiraz is a french wine, but the grapes are grown in Australia and it is blended with a Cabernet to make Australia's popular wines.
2006-09-12 10:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Red Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A medium red made from the Shiraz grape. Quite mellow but sharper then a Merlot. Goes well with Italian. Enjoy.
2006-09-12 10:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by stevensontj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine made from the Shiraz(New World) grape also known as Syrah( France) and popularly found in blends.
2006-09-13 23:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by skelomalso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a red wine made using the shiraz grape.
A nice wine with a slightly peppery background and very drinkable.
2006-09-12 10:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by Debs112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a red wine made from the Syrah (or Shiraz) grape. And it's very nice!
2006-09-12 10:42:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋