Wines made from Syrah grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
More informations about the variety Syrah
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.
More informations about the wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- OakPresent in 22% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 22% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 22% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 21% of Syrah
- EarthPresent in 21% of Syrah
- FloralPresent in 17% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 15% of Syrah
- VegetalPresent in 13% of Syrah
- ChocolatePresent in 8% of Syrah
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 7% of Syrah
- OakyPresent in 7% of Syrah
- SmokePresent in 7% of Syrah
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Syrah