Wines made from Syrah grapes of Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Victoria.
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).