Syrah is one of the world’s most distinctive and versatile red grape varieties, producing wines that range from peppery and elegant to rich, dark and deeply structured depending on climate and winemaking style. Originally associated with France’s Northern Rhône Valley, where regions such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie produce some of the grape’s most celebrated wines, Syrah is now grown across Europe, Australia, South Africa and many cooler-climate wine regions worldwide.
In cooler climates, Syrah tends to produce fresher and more savoury wines with black pepper, violet, olive and smoked meat character alongside bright acidity and fine tannin. Warmer regions often create fuller-bodied styles with richer dark fruit, spice and softer texture. In Australia, where the grape is more commonly labelled Shiraz, styles can range from powerful and ripe to increasingly fresh and restrained modern interpretations.
Our Syrah range focuses on expressive growers producing wines with balance, freshness and regional identity, from classic Rhône Syrah and cooler-climate examples to low-intervention bottlings and more structured cellar-worthy wines. Alongside traditional producers, the collection also includes organically farmed and minimal intervention wines chosen for savoury complexity, texture and drinkability.
Expect flavours of blackberry, plum, black olive, pepper, herbs and smoked spice alongside wines that pair brilliantly with grilled meat, roast lamb, game and richer Mediterranean dishes. Whether you prefer elegant Northern Rhône-style Syrah or fuller, darker expressions with warming spice and concentration, Syrah remains one of the most compelling and food-friendly red grape varieties in the world.
