Syrah/Shiraz Flashcards
Size of Shiraz grapes?
Small
Liquorice is found in what kind of Shiraz?
Shiraz grown in warmer climates
Signature Northern Rhone Syrah flavours
Fresh black-fruit, herbal notes and black-pepper
Oak maturation has two effects on Shiraz
Softens the tannins
Add flavours of smoke and spice
What is the only black grape variety permittted in AOC parts of Northern Rhone?
Syrah
Despite the moderate climate of the Northern Rhone, how is grape ripening aided?
Steepness of the slopes
What contributes to the expensive nature of Northern Rhone reds?
Harvesting must be done by hand due to the steepness of the slopes
What AOC is in the far north of the Northern Rhone?
Cote Rotie
Cote Rotie is located where?
Far north of the Northern Rhone
Where is Syrah co-fermented with Viognier?
Cote Rotie
What does Viognier bring to Syrah if co-fermented?
Floral aromas
Floral aromas in a Syrah can indicate what?
Vigonier has been co-fermented
Hermitage is generally made up of what feature?
A steep, south-facing slope
A steep, south-facing slope in southern Rhone is what AOC?
Hermitage
The larger, flatter appellation surrounding Hermitage is what AOC?
Crozes-Hermitage
