Syrah grapes is the 7th most worldly known grape and also makes the amazing Syrah wine. It is the most popular grape that grows in the wine regions. It spans from Old world wine France to the New World wines of California. The Syrah grape is also known as the Shiraz. It is a dark variety that grows throughout the world. But don’t confuse it the Petite Syrah. The petite Syrah is a combination grape of the Syrah and the Peloursin.
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Did you know that the syrah takes on the characteristics of its surrounding environment and climate. For instance, Moderate climates like in Washington state the grape will have full-bodied to medium flavor. However, the tannins range from medium-plus to high. You will note these flavors as well, blackberry, mint and black peppers.
In hotter climates like certain parts of Australia, it is consistently full-bodied but it has softer tannins. The noted flavors or more like fruity jams and spices with the influenced flavor of licorice, anise and earthy leather.
This is one of the few wines that ages gracefully and retains the majority of its flavor. The reason being is the acidity and natural tannins it produces.
What is Syrah Wine
The syrah wine is just a combination and processing of the Syrah grape into wine. IT is really that simple. As stated above, the taste, feel and ambiance of the wine can be determined by the region that produces it. So, if you get a wine from a mild to moderate climate, then you know that the Syrah wine will have a combination of flavors. These flavors range from a touch of mint, blackberry to black pepper with a full-bodied appeal.
However, if you are looking for a more full-bodied Syrah with some jams and fruit flavors and a little on the sweet side with a hint of spice and a bit earthy, then you want your Syrah to be from the warmer climates like California, Chile or Australia.
This is one of those wines that pairs very well with most any types of food. It is a red wine that works great with meats, cheeses as well as pastas and fish. However, due to the acidity and tannins that it produces, this is not a wine do not serve with citrusy types of seasonings. Not necessarily foods but the seasonings and spices. This can overpower or even destroy the flavor of this amazing wine.
Wine, History and Culture
Wine, history and culture really does hand in hand in this situation. Researchers have discovered that here in the “New World” we already had a type of wine. We natives or indigenous people, created our own beverages from the fruits, berries and spices. This was because this was available to us. However, we did not ferment it as it was not know to us.
When the settlers came over, they brought over their own wines to sort of have the comforts of their culture with them at all times. But there was one problem, these wines were not in barrels, in bottles or corked. So they soured and were not drinkable. So what did they do? They decided to bring their grapes to the Colonies and make their wines here.
As a result, new grapes from the Old World were introduced to the New World and the wine making process was begun here in the Americas.
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Prohibition – The Wine Culture Killer
Prohibition in the USA halted most of the new growth of the wine culture. As demand escalated for wines, the grower decided to grow a more sturdier grape that grew faster and harvested earlier. Due to this change, the process was also radically changed. The wines became sweeter, fruiter but didn’t hold up as well.
In the late 1930’s, a group of wine makers got together and decided to bring the Old World Wine process back. With the first dry wine made, the wine culture slowly started to re-emerge. Today, it is still growing. With our amazing wine of the month club, we are doing our best to educate the world on the amazing benefits of Old World Wine making with the New World technology and science. You can still experience the great taste of a fine wine in both the Old World wine culture as well as the New World Wine culture.
If you want to see how this amazing Syrah wine pair with some quick and easy meals, have a look at these amazing food recipes and Syrah wine pairing.
Recipes for Syrah wine
IF you love sloppy joes, then you will need this recipe in your files. It is really quick and easy and can served it as spicy or as mild as you want it to be. Tell me, who doesn’t love a great sloppy joe!! What if it is a BBQ sloppy joe?! That sounds even better. From the kids to the adults, this will be a hit for any family get together, night out by the campfire or just a lazy day around the house. Check it out and tell me what you think.
Crazy Summer Fun INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Dill Pickle
- 2 Potato Buns
- 4 TBSP Classic BBQ Sauce or your favorite Sauce
- 2 TBSP Ketchup
- 1 tsp Ancho Chili Powder – 1 Beef Stock (concentrate)
- 1 TBSP Cornstarch – 10 oz Ground Beef
These ingredients are for a serving of 2 people, you can increase if you need to. Also if you don’t like chili or maybe the children do not like the spice it can alway be left out. This meal will taste just as good without the chili, we like ours a little spicy so we chop up some jalapenos and add to it, of course my husband loves it spicy me not so much so I keep a little on the side without the spice. this meal takes 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
In Summary
So as you can see, the Syrah Wine can go with anything that is not too acidity or has too much citrus. Lemons are a definite killer of this amazing wine. If you are looking for some great wines to increase your wine cellar or just to discover how it pairs with your favorite foods, then come to our amazing wine club and become a customer. Amaze yourself at how our New World wines compare. Look forward to discovering these wonderful wines with you!!!
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