Taste the Grape Syrah - Half Dozen
Black pepper • Blackberry • Black cherry • Liquorice
There are many factors that contribute to the flavour of a wine, including the winemaking process, but the single most important is the grape variety. Our Taste the Grape Half Dozen offers the opportunity to sample six different styles from across the world, all made from the same grape variety, providing insight into its unique character and versatility.
SYRAH AROUND THE WORLD
Possibly the most successful variety worldwide, Syrah/Shiraz produces world-class wines in many corners of the globe. Recent DNA mapping shows it almost certainly originates in France, rather than Shiraz in ancient Persia or Syracuse in Sicily, both popular misconceptions. Usually dark, muscular stuff with a streak of black pepper character and a damson-fruited core, it’s a grape that lasts well too, taking on complexity with age.
Vintage may vary depending on availability
Chargrilled lamb • Melanzane parmigiana • Aged hard cheese
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Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Pierre Gaillard 2022
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Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Pierre Gaillard 2022
Quantity included: 1A very pretty nose with plenty of violet notes, more intense on the palate with ripe raspberry and plum fruit. A lovely juicy freshness on the finish provides balance and there are ripe tannins already well integrated before a long satisfying finish.
France, Rhône Valley, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Red Wine
100% Syrah
Medium-bodied
Drink or Keep
2022
12.5%
75cl
Andrew Murray Vineyards Tous les Jours Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2022
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Andrew Murray Vineyards Tous les Jours Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley 2022
Quantity included: 1A wonderful Syrah from California, inspired by the wines of the northern Rhône valley. Full flavoured, packed with blackberry and cherry fruit with hints of black olive and notes of pepper.
Red Wine
100% Syrah
Full-bodied
Drink or Keep
2023
14.5%
75cl
Syrah Or Piste, Vin de France, Aurélien Chirat 2023
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Syrah Or Piste, Vin de France, Aurélien Chirat 2023
Quantity included: 1From the St Joseph hillsides, the Vin de France labelling belies the quality of this cuvée. Full of black cherries and plums with notes of spice and leather. It is tightly structured yet balanced with an appealing fruitiness and silky tannins.
Samartzis 'S', Single Origin Syrah, Central Greece 2024
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Samartzis 'S', Single Origin Syrah, Central Greece 2024
Quantity included: 1This has aromas of blackberries with hints of cinnamon and white pepper leading to a softly fruity palate with ripe wild strawberry flavours. Long, fresh finish.
Further thoughts from the Tanners team...
This producer makes some beautiful wines from indigenous varieties that are well worth checking out. I particularly love this cool climate Syrah which is definitely more Northern Rhône than Barossa Valley. An elegant wine with beautiful black cherry and strawberry fruit on the palate, there is also black pepper, sweet spices and cinnamon. It has a lovely long finish and the tannins are soft and velvety. You could easily enjoy this wine on its own or paired with a delicious meal. Howard Hutchins, Wine Sales Advisor
Greece, SE Europe & Asia, Greece
Red Wine
100% Syrah
Medium-bodied
Drink or Keep
2024
13.5%
75cl
Journey's End V5 Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2021
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Journey's End V5 Shiraz, Stellenbosch 2021
Quantity included: 1A big, soft-hearted, enjoyable wine, plenty of ripe Shiraz fruit with loads of character on the palate and a full-flavoured finish.
South Africa, South Africa, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek, Stellenbosch
Red Wine
100% Syrah
Full-bodied
Drink or Keep
2021
Lamb, Roast
14%
75cl
Vegetarian
Vegan
House of Certain Views Shiraz, Hunter Valley, Margan Wines 2022
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House of Certain Views Shiraz, Hunter Valley, Margan Wines 2022
Quantity included: 1We can't be certain what views Andrew Margan gets from his house; hopefully they're as stunning as this wine. Black berry fruit meets smoky bacon and wait for those soft, silky tannins to kick in. Pure velvet and a great view!
Red Wine
100% Syrah
Full-bodied
Drink Now
2022
13%
75cl
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