Similarities in taste?

[bskough]

I have had a couple Shirazes (that can't be right) and I typically enjoy them. I was learning last weekend about how the difference in the heat from Australia affects the grape and makes some subtle taste differences between that and Syrah. It was quite interesting.

Thank you for your posts gentlemen. I'm kind of a linear thinker and LOVE creating rankings of things. So if you all wouldn't mind I'll take a stab at this and please correct me as needed.

On one end of the bold taste spectrum you have Petit Sirah, Syrah, Zin, and Cab Sav. On the other end is Pinot Noir. So Malbec and Merlot is somewhere in the middle? When I use the word bold I guess I'm referring to heavy, fruity tastes. Am I on the right track here?

Thanks again gentlemen (and ladies if any of you are participating).