Syrah / Shiraz Flashcards
What is the best climate for Shiraz/Syrah
Moderate to warm
Decribe the tannin and acid levels in a typical Shiraz/Syrah
Medium to High
Describe the body and flavours in a moderate climate Shiraz/Syrah
Medium body with black fruit flavours, herbal notes and black pepper aromas
Where is Syrah known for in France
Northern Rhone which would produce the moderate climate characteristics
Describe the body and flavours in a warm climate Shiraz/Syrah
Fully body, high alcohol, cooked black fruits and licorice
What country produces a warm climate Shiraz/Syrah and what is the name of that wine?
Australia, Shiraz
What is a typical grape that is blended with Syrah/Shiraz
Grenache
What benefits do Syrah/Shiraz bring to other wines when blended
Colour, black fruit flavours and tannins
What is the common name of a Grenache and Syrah/Shiraz blend
Rhone Blends
What type of vessels are used for maturation for Syrah/Shiraz
Oak - softens tannins and adds smoke and spic
What are some of the tertiary flavours from bottle aging Syrah/Shiraz
Dried Fruit
Leather
Meat
Earth
Name the only black grape variety in the Northern Rhone
Syrah
What environmental factors benefit the Syrah grapes in Northern Rhone?
Steep Slopes and the river reflects sunlight
Which region in France is known for a peppery Syrah
Cote Rotie
Which wine is sometimes blended with Syrah in Cote Rotie
Viognier to add floral aromas
Name two other regions in the southern part of the Northern Rhone that produce Syrah
Hermitage
Crozes Hermitage
Which of the two regions in the South part of the Northern Rhone produce a higher quality Syrah?
Hermitage
Name one additional region in France, outside of the Northern Rhone that produces Syrah?
South of France
What is the most widely planted grape in Australia
Shiraz
Name the three regions in Australia that produce Shiraz
Southeastern Australia
Barossa Valley
Hunter Valley
Describe the profile of a Shiraz from Barossa Valley
Body
Tannin
Flavours
Fully Body
High Tannin
Cooked black fruit, black pepper and spicy flavours from oak (vanilla and coffee)
Describe the profile of a Shiraz from Hunter Valley
Body
Tannin
Flavours
Medium body
Medium to High Tannin
