Syrah: taste, styles and the dishes that match
38 styles and 585 dish scores from our sommelier database
What does Syrah taste like, and what should you serve with it? In our database this red grape is linked to dozens of styles and hundreds of dish scores from ten years of sommelier work. The essence: match the taste profile to the plate — as with Chorizo.
Taste profile (Wine DNA)
Averaged across the styles in our database, Syrah shows fresh acidity, is full-bodied and exuberantly fruity, with soft tannins.
Well-known Syrah styles
- Shiraz · California — medium-bodied, soft acidity, subtle oak notes
Stevige, diepgekleurde, zwartfruitige, kruidige en alcoholrijke rode wijn van de syrah-druivensoort die ook in Californië shiraz heet. - Shiraz New World classic style · New World — full-bodied, fresh acidity, soft tannins, generous oak ageing
Zeer hoge kwaliteit en klassiek gemaakte wijn uit de Nieuwe Wereld van de shiraz-druivensoort. - Syrah · Southern Europe — full-bodied, soft acidity, firm tannins, generous oak ageing
De hoogste kwaliteiten rode wijnen van deze druivensoort uit Zuid-Europa. - Syrah · Central Europe — medium-bodied, fresh acidity, soft tannins
Rode wijn uit koelere klimaten van Europa van de syrah-druif. - Shiraz Oregon & Washington · Oregon & Washington — medium-bodied, soft acidity, subtle oak notes
Firm and deep coloured, black fruity, spicy and often alcoholic red wine from the syrah grape variety called shiraz in the USA, the cool northwestern states producing… - Cabernet-Shiraz · California — full-bodied, fresh acidity, subtle oak notes
A deep, dark, full-flavoured red wine from California, made of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Price-wise Syrah covers the full range: of the 38 styles in our database, 53% sit in the entry segment, 39% mid-range and 8% at the top end. You will find both a weekday bottle and a cellar-worthy wine in this grape.
The best-scoring dishes with Syrah
The dishes below come from our expert scoring: every combination was scored by sommeliers using the Wine DNA of both dish and wine. These are the strongest matches for Syrah styles, from classic to surprising.
- Chorizo — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Tapas — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Bernese meat platter — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Braised beef brisket — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Currywurst — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Daube provençale — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Beef rouladen — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Beef cheeks — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Steak and ale pie — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Steak and kidney pie — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Rolled pork roast — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
- Braised lamb shank — best style: Syrah Southern Europe
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Syrah taste like?
- Averaged across the styles in our database, Syrah shows fresh acidity, is full-bodied and exuberantly fruity, with soft tannins. It varies by style: see the overview above.
- What food goes with Syrah?
- The highest scores in our sommelier work: Chorizo, Pizza Quattro Stagioni, Fried quorn. The full list is above.
- Is Syrah a red wine?
- In our database Syrah is mostly made as a red wine (38 linked styles); regional exceptions exist.