Jam Jar Western Cape Shiraz Red Wine
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Grape guide
Syrah at the grocery store.
Syrah is a red grape also called Shiraz on many labels. It can make a varietal wine or join blends, and the chosen name sometimes signals the producer's intended style.
We have written our take on 5 Syrah wines found on grocery shelves, each grounded in checked prices, dated shopper ratings and sourced facts.
Category guide
What to expect in the glass
Regional guides describe dark berry, plum, pepper and savory notes, with medium to full body and firm structure. Cooler growing conditions can emphasize pepper and freshness, while warmer sites can bring riper fruit and more weight.
Sources: New Zealand Winegrowers. The grape name gives context. It is not a review of any single bottle below.
Every Syrah we cover.
Rated wines first. Each page carries our take, the prices we checked, and the evidence behind both.
Sideshow Spicy Shiraz
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Columbia Crest Grand Estates Syrah Washington Red Wine
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz Australian Red Wine
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Yellow Tail Shiraz Australia Red Wine
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