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Top Syrah/Shiraz

The top Syrah/Shiraz we've tasted, in order of ratings.

The name Syrah is derived from Shiraz, a city in Iran. Some people believe its origin dates back to 600 B.C. One thing we know for certain is that the great black grape is the classic grape of the Rhône Valley. It has become more widely planted in California, Washington, Arizona and Virginia, in the last ten years. Highly aromatic wines with meaty, smoky, spicy and peppery flavors are the trademark of the Syrah grape. When made in a lighter style, it's a good quaffing wine to pair with simple bistro food. When made in a richer style, it's a good accompaniment to lamb and wild game.

Garys' Vineyard
2002 AntiqV2S Syrah
Santa Lucia Highlands, CA
15.5/20

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MacRostie Winery
2004 Wildcat Mountain Vineyard Syrah
Sonoma, CA
15.5/20
$34

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Dutton Goldfield
2004 Cherry Ridge Vineyard Syrah
Russian River Valley, CA
15/20
$35

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Eberle
2002 Steinbeck Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
14.5/20

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards
2002 Syrah
Napa Valley, CA
14.5/20
$35

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Rolling Wines
2004 Shiraz
Central Ranges, Australia
14.5/20

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Ross Estate
2002 Estate Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Australia
14.5/20

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Tablas Creek Vineyard
2005 Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
14.5/20
$35

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Bianchi Winery
2004 Signature Selection Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
14/20
$21

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Chateau de Rieux
2004 Minervois
Minervois, France
14/20
$19

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Fleming Jenkins Winery
2004 Syrah; $32
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
14/20

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Gloria Ferrer Vineyards
2002 Carneros Syrah
Sonoma, CA
14/20
$19

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Grand Burge
2001 Filsell
Barossa, Australia
14/20

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Olson Ogden
2002 Syrah
Dry Creek Valley, Unti Vineyard
14/20

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J.L. Chave Selection
2003 Saint-Joseph Offerus
Rhône, France
14/20

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Wattle Creek Winery
2001 Shiraz
Alexander Valley, California
14/20
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Chumeia Vineyard
2002 Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20

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Herman Story
2001 Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20

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Zaca Mesa
2001 Syrah
Paso Robles, CA
13.5/20

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Barnwood Vineyards
2000 Syrah
Santa Barbara County, CA
13/20

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Jorian Hills
2004 Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, CA
13/20

Previously Featured Syrah/Shiraz

(Updated: 04/17/08 SCV)