A dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine.

Not necessarily the most popular wine; it doesn’t benefit from the same popularity as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. But many winemakers around the world have been focusing their efforts on perfecting this variety and boy has it been working! In Canada, Syrah has clearly exceled.

A thick-skinned, sun-loving black grape originating in France’s Rhône Valley. Its wines are deeply pigmented and present aromas and flavours of blackberries, dark plums, violets, herbs, black pepper, and a little smoke. Acidity and tannins are not usually very intense; instead Syrah is known for a fine-grained, meaty texture.

In any case, Syrah or Shiraz, enjoy a glass of it to celebrate its existence. Cheers!