Shiraz

[nicolem]

What is a shiraz, what does it taste like, and what are good brands?

[Innkeeper]

Shiraz is the Australian word for syrah. Syrah is the primary grape of the Rhone Valley. When young and/or made lightly it is both fruity and slightly peppery. It can be made huge and long lasting, in which case it takes on added complexity.

For recommendations check out this posting:
http://www.wines.com/ubb2/Forum37/HTML/000941.html