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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Merlot - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, currants, dark cherries, blueberry, boysenberry and mulberry.
It is planted most seriously in California, Italy, Spain and South Africa.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon.
On other labels it goes by Shiraz.
At the table it suits grilled veal chops with fresh herbs, chilli con carne and meatballs in herb and tomato sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled veal chops with fresh herbs
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chilli con carne
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meatballs in herb and tomato sauce
Also labelled.
Shiraz.
Bottles to look for.
- Arietta 'Variation One' Red, Napa Valley, USA
- Bodegas Binifadet Merluzo Vi Negre de la Terra de Isla de Menorca, Spain
- Bodegas Luis Perez Garum Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz, Spain
- Bodegas Luis Perez Samaruco Vino de la Tierra de Cadiz, Spain
- Brotte Pere Anselme Reserve de l'Aube, IGP Pays d'Oc, France
- Cederberg Merlot - Shiraz, Western Cape, South Africa
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend, Columbia Valley, USA
- Craggy Range Rose, Gimblett Gravels, New Zealand
Merlot - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Merlot - Syrah taste like?+
Merlot - Syrah tastes of plum, currants, dark cherries, blueberry, boysenberry and mulberry, plus two more. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Merlot - Syrah from?+
Merlot - Syrah originates in Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Merlot - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Merlot - Syrah are California, Italy, Spain, South Africa and Argentina.
04.What food pairs with Merlot - Syrah?+
Pour it with grilled veal chops with fresh herbs, chilli con carne and meatballs in herb and tomato sauce.
05.What else is Merlot - Syrah called?+
Merlot - Syrah is also labelled Shiraz.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.