Shiraz Around the World
From South Africa to California, exploring global expressions of this noble grape
A Global Grape
As Jancis Robinson MW notes in Wine Grapes, Syrah/Shiraz is now planted in virtually every significant wine-producing country. Each region brings its own terroir and traditions to create distinctive expressions.
World Shiraz Map
Explore Shiraz/Syrah regions across the globe. Click markers for details.
Major Shiraz/Syrah Regions
馃嚳馃嚘 South Africa - Swartland & Stellenbosch
South African Syrah has undergone a remarkable renaissance. The Swartland Revolution brought international attention to old-vine Syrah with its distinctive smoky, fynbos-influenced character.
Wineries to Visit
Sadie Family Wines
Columella, pioneering Swartland producer
Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines
Schist Syrah, Iron Syrah - terroir-driven
馃搷 Roundstone Farm, Riebeek Kasteel
馃晲 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Boekenhoutskloof
Iconic Syrah, stunning Franschhoek setting
馃嚭馃嚫 California - Santa Barbara & Paso Robles
California's Rh么ne Rangers movement championed Syrah. Styles range from full and ripe to elegant and restrained.
Wineries to Visit
Saxum Vineyards
James Berry Vineyard, Paso Robles icon
馃搷 2810 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles CA 93446
馃晲 By appointment only
Stolpman Vineyards
Estate Syrah, Ballard Canyon
馃搷 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos CA 93441
馃晲 Daily 11am-5pm
馃嚭馃嚫 Washington State - Walla Walla
Washington's warm days and cool nights produce Syrah of exceptional balance, often with meaty, savoury characteristics.
Wineries to Visit
K Vintners
Charles Smith's acclaimed Syrahs
Gramercy Cellars
Master Sommelier Greg Harrington's project
馃搷 635 N 13th Ave, Walla Walla WA 99362
馃晲 Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
馃嚦馃嚳 New Zealand - Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay's warm Gimblett Gravels produces structured, peppery Syrah with distinctive cool-climate character.
Wineries to Visit
Craggy Range
Le Sol, Gimblett Gravels benchmark
Trinity Hill
Homage Syrah
Te Mata Estate
Bullnose Syrah, historic NZ winery
馃嚚馃嚤 Chile - Aconcagua & Colchagua
Chile produces impressive Syrah with remarkable purity of fruit alongside savoury, mineral complexity.
Wineries to Visit
Montes
Folly Syrah, Alpha Syrah
馃搷 Parcela 15, Millahue de Apalta, Santa Cruz
馃晲 Daily 10am-5pm
Errazuriz
La Cumbre Syrah, Aconcagua