Syrah Wines

Syrah Wines

Syrah Wines

Taking but a cursory glance at a Syrah grape cluster reveals the cosmically deep hue of its wines. As a grape varietal, Syrah is grown in many places across the globe, as a core component of many exceptional and compelling red wines. While it’s primarily associated with France (where it’s masterfully used in regions such as the Rhône Valley), Syrah sees a healthy representation in California, Washington, Chile, New Zealand, and quite a few locations in Australia.

Because the grape is nurtured across so many regions, there are often many subtle differences between Syrah wines that tell of their terroir. A Syrah that was grown in the northern part of the Rhône valley may produce a medium or full-bodied wine, with higher levels of tannin and a flavor laced with lush blackberry, sharp black pepper and refreshing, courageous mint. On the other hand, Syrah wines originating from certain regions in Australia (where the climate is considerably hotter) are consistently jammier and full-bodied, with less overwhelming tannin representation. A sampling of one of these can reveal an undercutting of leathery flavor and some delightful licorice.

In most cases, Syrah wines age incredibly well, owing to their higher acidity and often high tannin. This makes them an excellent addition to a collection if you can find some great vintage bottles – perhaps a bottle of Astralis Vineyard Syrah or a Brookman Vineyard Syrah? There are many viable choices, thanks to how well the wines age. The nuances and character they develop over time can leave you astounded, as you discover new flavor notes and textures with each sampling.
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  1. 1998 penfolds grange hermitage Australia Red
    1998 Penfolds Grange Hermitage
    98+
    RP
    A wine that flirts with perfection, and should rival the 1986 as one of the legendary Granges produced, the 1998 has one of the highest alcohol contents (nearly 15%) as well as one..." Learn More
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    As low as $675.00
  2. 2006 cayuse syrah cailloux vineyard Washington Red
    2006 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard
    98
    RP
    The deepest colored of the lineup, as well as the most powerful and concentrated, the 2006 Syrah Cailloux Vineyard is Hermitage-like with its dark, meaty core of fruit, iodine, cho..." Learn More
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    As low as $165.00
  3. 2008 tua rita syrah Super Tuscan/IGT
    2008 Tua Rita Syrah
    97
    AG
    The 2008 Syrah is a big, expressive wine loaded with varietal character. Iron, minerals, bacon fat and blackberries are just some of the nuances that blossom in this striking wine...." Learn More
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    As low as $400.00
  4. 2009 clarendon hills astralis Australia Red
    2009 Clarendon Hills Astralis
    97
    RP
    Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2009 Astralis presents a very fruity, floral nose with lifted notes of blueberries. The palate is concentrated with a slight prune character and ha..." Learn More
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    As low as $179.00
  5. 2009 Le Macchiole Scrio
    2009 Le Macchiole Scrio
    97
    WE
    Bold and complex, this Syrah opens with intense, superrich notes of chocolate fudge, maraschino cherry, tobacco, sweet spice and rum cake. Smooth, elegant and persistent, this amaz..." Learn More
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    As low as $265.00
  6. 2011 tua rita syrah Super Tuscan/IGT
    2011 Tua Rita Syrah
    97
    RP
    The 2011 Syrah is an outstanding wine that evokes the elegance of the Rhone Valley with that of the Rhone Ranger in California. But it also shows a true Tuscan heart with warm clim..." Learn More
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    As low as $190.00
  7. 2012 cayuse syrah en cerise Washington Red
    2012 Cayuse Syrah en Cerise
    97
    RP
    Always coming from a small 2.5-acre block inside the En Cerise vineyard, the 2012 Syrah en Cerise is a fabulously complex, seamless and elegant Syrah that exhibits notes of dried c..." Learn More
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    As low as $169.00
  8. 2012 cayuse syrah en chamberlin vineyard Washington Red
    2012 Cayuse Syrah en Chamberlin Vineyard
    96
    RP
    The dark ruby, opaque 2012 Syrah en Chamberlin Vineyard is a classic example of this vineyard. Gamy, complex and nuanced, with lots of olive tapenade, ground herbs, charcoal and wo..." Learn More
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    As low as $155.00
  9. 2012 horsepower vineyards syrah sur echalas vineyard Washington Red
    2012 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard
    97
    RP
    Another wine I was able to taste multiple times, the 2012 Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard is the most voluptuous, sexy and textured of the lineup. Giving up classic, Old World Syrah not..." Learn More
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    As low as $139.00
  10. 2012 horsepower vineyards syrah the tribe vineyard Washington Red
    2012 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah The Tribe Vineyard
    97
    RP
    More gamy, bloody and meaty than the Sur Echalas Vineyard Syrah, the 2012 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard is a full-bodied, elegant, concentrated and structured effort that gives up compl..." Learn More
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    As low as $135.00
  11. 2012 tua rita syrah Super Tuscan/IGT
    2012 Tua Rita Syrah
    97
    AG
    Layers of inky, black fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, menthol and melted road tar are all layered together in the 2012 Syrah. Deep, fleshy and explosive in the glass, the Syrah is end..." Learn More
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    As low as $215.00
  12. 2013 cayuse syrah en cerise Washington Red
    2013 Cayuse Syrah en Cerise
    95+
    RP
    Brought up in a scant 15% new puncheons, the 2013 Syrah en Cerise is a beautifully layered, elegant, yet focused and concentrated Syrah that really needs 2-3 years of bottle age to..." Learn More
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    As low as $135.00
  13. 2013 cayuse syrah en chamberlin vineyard Washington Red
    2013 Cayuse Syrah en Chamberlin Vineyard
    96
    RP
    A wine that continued to change and develop in the glass was the 2013 Syrah en Chamberlin Vineyard, which is the smallest production cuvee of the 2013 single vineyard releases (the..." Learn More
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    As low as $145.00
  14. 2013 horsepower vineyards syrah sur echalas vineyard Washington Red
    2013 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard
    95
    RP
    Another beautiful wine in the vintage is the 2013 Syrah Sur Echalas Vineyard. Lighter in color than the 2014, it gives up distinctly northern Rhone-like aromas and flavors of salte..." Learn More
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    As low as $119.00
  15. 2013 horsepower vineyards syrah the tribe vineyard Washington Red
    2013 Horsepower Vineyards Syrah The Tribe Vineyard
    96
    RP
    Just ever so slightly richer and more textured than the Sur Echalas Vineyard, the 2013 Syrah The Tribe Vineyard is a blockbuster effort that is up there with the crème de la..." Learn More
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    As low as $425.00
  16. 2016 buon tempo brunello di montalcino Brunello
    2016 Buon Tempo Brunello di Montalcino
    96
    JS
    This has enticing notes of ripe black cherries, mushrooms and truffle oil. A beautiful, full red with lots of silky tannins, concentrated flavors and delicious layers of cherries a..." Learn More
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    As low as $57.95
  17. 2017 bests great western thomson family shiraz Australia Red
    2017 Best's Great Western Thomson Family Shiraz
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    As low as $149.00
  18. 2017 cayuse syrah en cerise Washington Red
    2017 Cayuse Syrah en Cerise
    98
    JD
    The 2017 Syrah En Cerise Vineyard is cut from the same cloth as the Cailloux Vineyard release, yet is a slightly darker, meatier wine, offering a Jamet-like bouquet of blackberries..." Learn More
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    As low as $119.00
  19. 2017 no girls syrah Washington Red
    2017 No Girls Syrah
    98
    JD
    Lastly, the 2017 Syrah La Paciencia Vineyard is just classic Rocks Syrah with its meaty, bloody blue fruits, ground black pepper, cured meats, violets, and spring flower aromas and..." Learn More
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    As low as $105.00
  20. 2017 penfolds grange hermitage Australia Red
    2017 Penfolds Grange Hermitage
    98
    WS
    Memorable, complex, aromatic and explosively deep, with a mix of palo santo, dark chocolate, black olive, espresso and hazelnut butter. The pure fruit at the core is a mix of ripe ..." Learn More
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    As low as $599.00
  21. 2017 standish shiraz the standish Australia Red
    2017 Standish Shiraz The Standish
    97
    VM
    Glass-staining violet. Expansive, mineral- and spice-accented red and dark berry preserve, potpourri, cola and incense qualities on the finely detailed nose. Palate-staining, spice..." Learn More
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    As low as $99.99
  22. 2018 levo under the gun syrah California Red
    2018 LEVO Under the Gun Syrah
    96
    JD
    The Syrah-dominated release from this estate, the 2018 Under the Gun Syrah checks in as 88% Syrah and 12% Petite Sirah aged in 50% new French oak. Dense purple-colored, with a bloc..." Learn More
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    As low as $49.00
  23. 2018 penfolds grange Australia Red
    2018 Penfolds Grange
    99
    RP
    This wine comes with high expectations—as does the vintage. The 2018 vintage across South Australia (and cheekily, we could probably extend the accolade to all of Australia) ..." Learn More
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    As low as $579.00
  24. 2019 cayuse syrah armada vineyard Washington Red
    2019 Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard
    98+
    JD
    The 2019 Syrah Armada Vineyard comes from a higher density planting just beside the estate, and it's always a more dense, backward wine. Darker, black fruits, smoked meat, ground p..." Learn More
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    As low as $175.00
  25. 2019 cayuse syrah en cerise Washington Red
    2019 Cayuse Syrah en Cerise
    97
    RP
    Made without the use of Viognier, the 2019 Syrah en Cerise is a firmer and denser expression of Syrah with Walla Walla attitude and swagger. Aromas of dark cherry, smoke and a hint..." Learn More
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    As low as $129.00
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