Syrah
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Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used primarily to produce red wine. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from
The Shiraz grape cluster, illustration from Ampélographie (Viala et Vermorel, 1902)
Clusters of Syrah grapes
Syrah leaf
A Shiraz from Washington State
Durif
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Durif is a variety of red wine grape. The grape produces tannic wines with a spicy, plummy flavour. It originated from Syrah pollen germinating a Peloursin plant. On occasion, Peloursin and Syrah vine
Syrah
…1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah should not be confused with Petite Sirah, a cross of Syrah with Peloursin dating from 1880. The style and flavor profile of wines made from Syrah are influenced by the climate where the grapes…
Durif, colour plate from Ampélographie. Traité général de viticulture, Tome II (1901)
Petite Sirah plantings at Concannon vineyards in the Livermore Valley, California.
Petite Sirah/Durif in bloom.
Durif leaf.