What’s the difference between Syrah and Shiraz? Technically nothing, but don’t tell that to winemakers making bottles labeled with either one of those names, who will tell you it has a lot to do with ...

What is the difference between syrah and shiraz? Although they might taste different to you, the salesperson at the wine shop will insist they are exactly the same grape. Then someone else tells you ...

Let's start in France's northern Rhône River Valley, where syrah has been planted since the days of Roman occupation. In places like Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, syrah tends to be structured, savory and ...

Grape growers in South Australia's Barossa Valley say they're expecting another light shiraz crop this vintage and it could put pressure on winemakers. Parts of the region, iconic for its shiraz wines ...

Discovering that the tooth fairy and Santa are not real can be a downer, and I hate to see a fairy tale demolished. But for years people believed that the Shiraz grape (known to many of us as Syrah) ...

Discovering that the tooth fairy and Santa are not real can be a downer, and I hate to see a fairy tale demolished. But for years people believed that the Shiraz grape (known to many of us as Syrah) ...

Put bunches of grapes in deep water to wash them, then pluck the grapes off and place in a colander to drain. Put grapes, grated apple and lemon into the pot and boil for 30 to 40 minutes. The best ...

This story is from an installment of The Oeno Files, our weekly insider newsletter to the world of fine wine. Sign up here. Let’s knock one misconception out of the way right up front: Shiraz did not ...