Which is the original?

[Kcwhippet]

The Syrah grape was brought to France during the crusades which took place in the 1200's. There have been wines made from the grape both blended and straight varietal ever since. Syrah cuttings were taken to Australia around 1850, so the French Syrah wine predates the Australian Shiraz wine by about 600 years. I wouldn't say everyone's making a Syrah/Shiraz all of a sudden. Winemakers have been making it for quite awhile, with mixed results. With the latest acquired knowledge about planting in very specific microclimates, vineyard management and winemaking techniques, the wines have become exciting and more people are growing the grape and making the wine.