OK, True or False--
Syrah (Shiraz)and Petite Syrah are the same.
Answer? False. They not the same. To a certain extent.
Confused? The first time I ordered a Petite Syrah the sommelier explained to me that Petite Syrah was in no way related to Syrah, it was just a name that was given to the wine.
However, some DNA research has been done on the grapes used in each wine, and indeed, they are related. Just not the same thing.
In any case, a good Petite Syrah is an excellent wine, having depth and structure. A good deal of Petite Syrah comes out of California. Syrah is a wildly popular red that is one of the principle wines coming out of Australia.
Karen, the Wine Goddess
Finger Food Cookbook
14 years ago
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