Syrah/Shiraz: A Grape That Creates a Royally Delicious Wine!

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. - EntSun -- Syrah/Shiraz: A Global Grape with Soul, Spice, and Story.

When you think of bold red wines packed with dark fruit, peppery spice, and a flair for dramatic pairings, one grape stands out: Syrah. Or should we say, Shiraz? Whether it's seducing your senses from the Rhône Valley or putting on a swaggering show in South Australia, this deeply expressive grape has traveled the world and carved out unique identities wherever it grows. Mora's Fine Wine & Spirits, located in East Setauket, Long Island, NY, believes that Syrah/Shiraz deserves a place at your table — and in your heart.

Let's swirl, sniff, and sip our way through the fascinating journey of Syrah, from its noble French roots to its Aussie reinvention, and everywhere in between.

A Tale of Two Names: Syrah vs. Shiraz.

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Syrah is the original name of this noble grape, thought to have originated in southeastern France. Genetic analysis confirms its parents as two relatively obscure grapes — Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche — which likely crossed naturally in the Rhône sometime before the 18th century.

But how did "Syrah" become "Shiraz"? When the grape made its way to Australia in the 19th century, it underwent a transformation not only in name but in style. Whether through a linguistic misstep or marketing magic, "Shiraz" stuck—and so did a bigger, bolder, sun-drenched interpretation of the wine.

Today, "Syrah" typically denotes Old World-style wines, marked by restraint, earthy complexity, and savory spice, while "Shiraz" signals the riper, fruit-forward New World renditions. But of course, it's never that simple — and that's part of the charm …

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