Syrah

Today’s show is focused on the red grape of the Rhone: Syrah. I taste three wines made from this grape from 3 different continents, give you background on the origins of Syrah, why Aussie’s call their wines “Shiraz”, review the book, “Wine for Every Day and Every Occasion”, by Dottie Gaiter & John Brecher and share some listener comments.

Wines tasted:

- Greg Norman Estates, Limestone Coast, Shiraz 2002 ($11)

- Cave de Tain l’Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage, “Nobles Rives” 2001 ($14)

- Vina Robles, Estate Syrah 2001 ($12)