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Origions of Syrah

Syrah originated in the Northern Rhône Valley of France, a fact confirmed by DNA research showing it's a cross between Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche grapes native to that region. While deeply rooted in French history and still prominent there (especially in Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie), Syrah is now grown globally, famously known as Shiraz in Australia, its second major home

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Key Origins & Spread

 

  • Global Journey: Spread by French explorers, finding prominence in Australia (Shiraz) and other New World regions like California, Washington, and South Africa. 

  • Home: Northern Rhône Valley, France, with documented history going back centuries. 

  • Parents: Dureza (from Ardèche) and Mondeuse Blanche (from Savoie). 

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