Syrah - Shiraz
Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape wearing two very different hats, and both are spectacular in their own right. In its birthplace of the northern Rhône Valley, where it produces the legendary wines of Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie, Syrah is elegant, peppery and hauntingly complex, with dark fruit, violet florals and a savoury earthiness that develops beautifully with age. Transplant it to Australia's Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale and it transforms into Shiraz, bold, rich and full-throttle, with waves of blackberry, chocolate and spice that make it one of the most immediately satisfying reds in the world. Whichever style you prefer, this collection has a bottle that will convert you.
