As Syrah vines are expanding through the Southwest Michigan Wine Trail, a common question is “What’s the difference between Syrah and Shiraz?” The two are actually different names for the same red grape. When grown in the U.S., France and many other counties it is most commonly referred to as Syrah, whereas Australia and South Africa call it Shiraz. However, as Australians have made “Shiraz” famous, some American winemakers who are crafting Australian-style wine from the grape are now calling it Shiraz.
Syrah, as we call it in Michigan, is a red grape that produces a complex, spicy wine with hints of blackberry, plum and pepper. As different temperatures affect the outcome of the Syrah, be sure to sample the unique Syrah flavors being grown in Michigan’s cool climate.
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