Summary

International variety with famous old vine plantings. Common winemaking practices include can be found with used for both single variety and blends

Important Wines

• Barossa Valley Shiraz
  (Very Good to Outstanding)
• Côte Rôtie or Hermitage or Cornas
  (Outstanding)
• Crozes Hermitage or Saint Joseph
  (Acceptable to Good)
• Heathcote Shiraz
  (Good to Outstanding)
• South Eastern Australia Shiraz
  (Acceptable)

Regional Synonyms

• Chirac
• Shiraz
• Sira
• Sirah
• Syrach

Percentage of Plantings