What’s the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? Technically nothing, but don’t tell that to winemakers making bottles labeled with either one of those names, who will tell you it has a lot to do with ...

While syrah grapes from the Northern Rhône are today responsible for producing some very coveted and expensive bottles, during the 19th century they were predominately used to bolster the wines of ...

There is a lot of speculation about how Syrah (and Shiraz) received its name. It was mistakenly believed to have descended from a grape that originated in the city of Shiraz in Persia, while other ...

THERE’S a joke going around West Coast wine circles: What’s the difference between a case of syrah and a case of pneumonia? You can get rid of the pneumonia. It would be funnier if it weren’t so sad.

Syrah is a wine that's produced from the grape of the same name. It's most frequently crafted as a red wine, which makes sense given the thicker skins, tannins, and phenolic compounds that can be ...

Let's start in France's northern Rhône River Valley, where syrah has been planted since the days of Roman occupation. In places like Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, syrah tends to be structured, savory and ...

Syrah is November in a glass. It smells and tastes like bursting dark fruit and berries simmering in a saucepan before a holiday dinner, wet leaves pressed into the soil after a long rain, and smoke ...

Syrah is the fourth most planted red grape in the world after Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo. Syrah is found on almost 470,000 acres across the globe. It is today a fashionable and ...

While a nice bottle of syrah can be enjoyed year-round, its robust and intense flavor profile makes it a great contender for cooler months. While a nice bottle of syrah can be enjoyed year-round, its ...