2007-09-17 04:24:46 · 8 answers · asked by Challah back Girl... 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Shiraz and Syrah are both names for the same red wine grape. This grape is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, a different red wine grape grown mostly in California.
The Shiraz / Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and many countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. Shiraz is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia. Now that Shiraz has become well known and popular, some wineries in the US who are making an "Austrlian style wine" with this grape are calling their wines Shiraz as well.
The Shiraz grape was once thought to have originated in Persia, but recent research indicates the grape is a native of the Rhone valley, in France. It is best known for its usage in Hermitage, in the Rhone valley. The grape creates a heavy red wine that has recently fallen out of favour with many wine lovers.
Shiraz is known for its spicy blackberry, plum, and peppery flavors. Often there are additional notes of licorice, bitter chocolate and mocha. Shiraz is even affected by growing temperature - warmer climates bring out the mellower flavors of plum, while cooler temperatures spice up the wine.
Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods. This wine is rich and full, and should be served from a large glass at 64F. This makes Shiraz claim the warmest temperature a wine should be served at. Those who say red wines should be served at "room temperature" need to remember that homes in France were very cold a few hundred years ago!
Shiraz can be drunk immediately, but can also be aged for up to 5 years depending on how tannic it is.
2007-09-17 06:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by sanguis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
totally agree with sanguis. Though there are subtle differences between the two when grown in different parts of the world. An Australian Shiraz style is not going to taste the same as a Syrah from France. Just like a chardonnay from California is not going to taste the same as one from France. Usually Shiraz out of Australia is more fruity tasting than France which tends to be more on the dry side.
Australia also usually lets their Shiraz stand on its own while the US and France tend to use it more as a blending wine in red meritage wines to add structure and color.
2007-09-17 18:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are the same thing.
In the United States it is called Syrah, but other countries like Australia refer to this wine or grape as Shiraz.
If it is a shiraz grape grown in the US it's Syrah....
2007-09-17 04:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is called Syrah in the U.S. and France, but in Australia it is called Shiraz.
Actually, Shiraz and Syrah are EXACTLY THE SAME type of wine.
2007-09-17 18:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any distinction between a "syrah" and a "shiraz". maximum Australian vineyards tend to apply the term "shiraz", while maximum different areas generally designate their wines as "syrah". They the two come from the "syrah" grape. beware of "petite sirah" grapes, they seem to be a various varietal and generally come from California.
2016-10-09 08:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same grape, different spellings.
Shiraz is Australian
Syrah is American
2007-09-17 04:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by phatzwave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing but the spelling
2007-09-17 10:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ben F 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pronunciation and spelling
2007-09-17 04:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋