Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah’s natural “home” is in the Northern Rhône valley, where appellations such as Hermitage and Côte Rotie are legendary. It found a second home in Australia where it is usually bigger, bolder, and riper. However, the standout this year was from Chile, while another one hails from South Africa, which tells you that syrah can be delicious from many places! It’s always fun to taste how syrah/shiraz expresses itself around the world.

- Nathalie Gosselin