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| Shiraz: Shiraz is one name, equivalent to Syrah, for a noble grape variety widely used to make dry red table wine. The two names are entirely interchangeable and refer to the same varietal of grape. This grape is usually known as Shiraz in Australia, where it was referred to as Hermitage as recently as the late 1980s. In South Africa it is usually called Shiraz. In the USA this grape is grown primarily in California, where it is most commonly called Syrah. In the old world (especially France) the grape is known as Syrah. Winemakers (or wine marketers) sometimes choose one name over the other to signify a stylistic difference in the wine they have made. "Syrah" labelled wines are sometimes thought to be more similar to Old World examples (presumably more elegant or restrained) and "Shiraz" labelled wines are more similar to New World examples (presumably riper and fruitier), but even this rule of thumb is unevenly applied. Wines made from Shiraz are often quite powerfully flavoured and full-bodied. The variety produces wines with a wide range of flavor notes, depending on the climate and soils where it is grown, as well as other viticultural practices chosen. Aroma characters can range from violets to berries, chocolate, espresso and black pepper. No one aroma can be called "typical." With time in the bottle these "primary" notes are moderated and then supplemented with earthy or savory "tertiary" notes such as leather and truffle. ("Secondary" flavor and aroma notes are those associated with winemakers' practices, such as oak barrel and yeast regimes, and are not typically associated with specific grape varieties.) Indeed, many premium Shiraz-based wines are at their best after some considerable time aged in a cellar. Perhaps the greatest and most famous Shiraz-based wine of Australia, Penfolds Grange, is known for its impressive ageability, which, along with its consistently outstanding quality, make it one of the world's most collectible wines. |
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