Beverage

Syrah

Syrah is the Rhône’s dark, savoury red—black fruit, cracked pepper, olive, smoke, and firm but fine tannins—from Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie benchmarks to cooler New World sites that keep the same peppery spine. Warmer plantings can taste richer and more chocolatey while still distinct from Grenache’s candied red fruit. Deglaze lamb, braise short ribs, or build peppercorn sauces with Syrah when you want spice without Cabernet’s cedar. Avoid boiling off the pepper aromatics; reduce partially, then finish with cold wine and butter for gloss.

Also known as: Syrah, Syrah, Syrah, Syrah