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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Syrah

Few grape varieties change quite as much with climate as Syrah. In the cool vineyards of the northern Rhône it became famous, but it has adapted so well that many of the world's benchmark reds now come from places thousands of miles away.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Syrah taste like?

Syrah typically shows flavours of blackberry, plum, black pepper, olive, herbs and spice, often with savoury smoky or meaty notes depending on region and style.

What is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?

Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety. “Syrah” is more commonly used for fresher and more restrained styles, while “Shiraz” is often associated with richer Australian expressions.

Is Syrah full bodied?

Most Syrah is medium to full bodied with moderate to high tannins and good acidity, though cooler-climate examples can feel more elegant and lifted.

What food pairs well with Syrah?

Syrah pairs especially well with grilled meat, barbecue, roast lamb, game, smoked dishes and harder cheeses thanks to its spice and savoury structure.

Does Syrah age well?

Yes. High-quality Syrah, particularly from the Northern Rhône, can age exceptionally well and develop greater savoury complexity over time.