Wines made from Syrah grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 15% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 15% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 15% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Syrah
- Black fruitPresent in 14% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 12% of Syrah
- FloralPresent in 9% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Syrah
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Syrah
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Syrah
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 3% of Syrah
- OakyPresent in 3% of Syrah
- SmokePresent in 3% of Syrah
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Syrah
- BlueberryPresent in 3% of Syrah
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah