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Syrah - Zinfandel is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in California, United States.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to plum, blackberry, raisin, pepper and spice.
It is planted most seriously in California.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climates.
It blends readily with Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre.
On other labels it goes by Shiraz-Zinfandel.
At the table it suits pizza with salami and mushrooms, barbecued beef brisket and herbed pork sausage and mash.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Grenache
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Carignan
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Cinsault
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Mourvèdre
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Syrah
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Zinfandel
Read →Food pairings.
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Pizza with salami and mushrooms
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Barbecued beef brisket
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Herbed pork sausage and mash
Also labelled.
Shiraz-Zinfandel.
Bottles to look for.
- Amastuola 'Vignatorta' Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantine Francesco Minini 'Mea Culpa' Rosso, Italy
- Charlie & Echo 'Darkstar' Sparkling, San Diego County, USA
- Del Dotto Vineyards Vineyards CharDotto Port, Napa Valley, USA
- Distant Cellars 'Drifter' Red, Amador County, USA
- Dueling Pistols Cellars Zinfandel - Syrah, Dry Creek Valley, USA
- Ecluse Lock Vineyard Improv, Paso Robles, USA
- Frey Vineyards Biodynamic Field Blend Red, Mendocino, USA
Syrah - Zinfandel: common questions
01.What does Syrah - Zinfandel taste like?+
Syrah - Zinfandel tastes of plum, blackberry, raisin, pepper and spice. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Syrah - Zinfandel from?+
Syrah - Zinfandel originates in California, United States.
03.Where is Syrah - Zinfandel grown?+
The key regions for Syrah - Zinfandel are California.
04.What food pairs with Syrah - Zinfandel?+
Pour it with pizza with salami and mushrooms, barbecued beef brisket and herbed pork sausage and mash.
05.What else is Syrah - Zinfandel called?+
Syrah - Zinfandel is also labelled Shiraz-Zinfandel.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index.