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Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah / Shiraz is a black grape, happiest in moderate to warm climates, with medium to high acidity, and medium to high tannins.

Illustration of Syrah / Shiraz grapes

How it tastes

black cherryblackberryherbalblack pepper with age: dried fruit with age: leather with age: meat with age: earth

In the app

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In the app, Syrah / Shiraz is a swipeable lesson: how it shows up in the glass, its styles, where it grows, exam tips and common traps, with a quiz at the end. Your first grape lesson is free, and Premium opens all 31 with a 7-day free trial. Your account works in the mobile app and in your browser.

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