Shiraz

Shiraz - one of the most important grape varieties in the world.

The Shiraz grape variety - or Syrah as it is known in its native France - was rarely found in the vineyards of France in the mid-20th century. Yet the variety was considered a leading variety, especially in the northern Rhône Valley, and in many places an ideal blending partner. But it was not until the groundbreaking success of Shiraz red wines from Australia that the grape became really popular again. Whether in France, Australia, Spain, Argentina or South Africa, Shiraz is winning over wine connoisseurs with a desire for powerful, full-bodied wine. 

With force into the wine elite

A cross between Mondeuse Blanche and Dureza, Shiraz is considered a French grape variety, although it is more commonly known as Syrah in France. Here it made its way from the Rhône Valley to southern climes. Soon winemakers were using the grape for elegant, structured and single-varietal wines, but also as an ideal partner for all kinds of cuvees, especially with Grenache and Mourvèdre for the legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. The further the grape variety advanced into the sunny south, the more powerful and opulent the wines became. The grape variety tolerates heat, but not bad weather and cold. Just right for the Australian climate, some thought. 

The demand for Shiraz in France sank in the recent past to the end, in Australia, however, flourished the frugal and late-maturing variety. The peculiarity of the Shiraz grape variety is the characteristic that around the time of harvest the grapes suddenly lose acidity, but develop almost infinite sugars. Sugar that is later converted into alcohol. Thus, Australian Shiraz wines present themselves extremely powerful as well as full-bodied and find appeal all over the world.

Winemakers from Spain and Argentina also quickly recognized the fabulous potential - today Shiraz is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world. In Australia 40,000 hectares, in France 70,000 and in Spain 17,000 hectares are planted with the noble grape. At the same time, the wine styles differ greatly from one another in some cases. For Syrah wines represent the French style - elegant, acidic and rich in tannins - , while Shiraz wines represent the overseas style - powerful, fruity and with high alcohol content. 

Both styles make excellent red wines, with Australian Shiraz wines forming a cosmos of their own. Aged and rooted vines roast under the sun and develop into a full-bodied experience. Whether in the Barossa Valley or Mc Laren Valley, the most famous Shiraz wines are found in Australia. 

Powerful spicy wonder and opulent basket of fruit - this is what Shiraz tastes like.

A basket full of dried fruit, currant, a hint of pepper, some licorice and creamy chocolate - this is how the taste unfolds on the palate. The body is dense, the finish round. The deep red to purple body radiates violet reflections and is characterized by compact tannins and light fruit acidity. Shiraz wine is very opulent and is full of fruit. Often one recognizes notes of vanilla, ripe cherries and fine spices on the bouquet. Since Shiraz likes to be built up in wooden barrels, warm wood aromas lay over the pleasure, which is rounded off with a soft partly smoky finish.

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