Wine Wednesday | September 10, 2025 | Syrah Wines

This Wednesday is all about Syrah—bold, expressive, and endlessly intriguing.
Our theme for this week’s Wine Wednesday invites clients and their guests to bring by a bottle of their favorite Syrah (or Shiraz) from anywhere in the world and explore the rich variations glass by glass. Whether you’re drawn to the structured elegance of Rhône Valley Syrah or the plush, fruit-forward charm of Australian Shiraz, this is your chance to taste, compare, and savor.

Here’s a quick grape-side story to sip on:
Syrah is a dark-skinned grape celebrated for its full-bodied, richly textured red wines. DNA research (first unveiled in the late 1990s) confirmed its French roots—Syrah is the offspring of two obscure French varieties, Dureza (a rare red grape from Ardèche) and Mondeuse Blanche (a white grape from Savoie) These two unlikely parents crossed naturally in southeastern France, grounding Syrah in a precise regional heritage

Why it’s so captivating: Depending on where it’s grown, Syrah can surprise your palate. In France’s Northern Rhône, it offers dark fruit, black pepper, mint, and olive-toned complexity. In hot regions like Australia, you get jammy berry, leather, and bold spice. American expressions—think Washington, Oregon or California—often strike a balance between structure and lushness

We hope you’ll join us this Wednesday for a delightful journey comparing these styles—cheers to shared discovery!

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