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Synonyms
Durif - Shiraz is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to California, Australia.
Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
Look for blackberry, boysenberry, blueberries, chocolate, licorice and black pepper.
The regions that matter for it are California, Rutherglen and McLaren Vale.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm to hot climates.
It blends readily with Syrah and Grenache.
Watch for the synonyms: Petite Sirah.
At the table it suits blood sausage with rice, rogan josh and chilean beef and sweet corn casserole.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
01
blood sausage with rice
02
rogan josh
03
Chilean beef and sweet corn casserole
Also labelled.
Petite Sirah.
Bottles to look for.
- 19 Crimes Shiraz - Durif, Victoria, Australia
- Aaron 'Citizen', Paso Robles, USA
- Alpha Box & Dice 'Apostle' Shiraz - Durif, McLaren Vale, Australia
- Anderson Winery Verrier Basket Press Durif - Shiraz, Rutherglen, Australia
- Aratas Veneration, Napa Valley, USA
- Aver Family Vineyards Faith, California, USA
- Campbells Shiraz - Durif, Rutherglen, Australia
- Campbells Sparkling Shiraz, Rutherglen, Australia
Durif - Shiraz: common questions
01.What does Durif - Shiraz taste like?+
Durif - Shiraz tastes of blackberry, boysenberry, blueberries, chocolate, licorice and black pepper, plus one more. Structurally it lands at full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Durif - Shiraz from?+
Durif - Shiraz originates in California, Australia.
03.Where is Durif - Shiraz grown?+
The key regions for Durif - Shiraz are California, Rutherglen and McLaren Vale.
04.What food pairs with Durif - Shiraz?+
Pour it with blood sausage with rice, rogan josh and chilean beef and sweet corn casserole.
05.What else is Durif - Shiraz called?+
Durif - Shiraz is also labelled Petite Sirah.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Australia.