2016 Domaine Turlato and Chapoutier Shiraz

Shiraz is just another name for Syrah, the dark skinned grape from the Rhone region of France. Or is it? While in the US, we follow the French and call it Syrah, if the wine is grown in a hot climate, it will offer a flavor profile that lends itself to the typical rich juicy jammy Australian style called Shiraz. Under US wine laws, wines made from Syrah or Shiraz can call it by either name. As the third Thursday in July is Shiraz Day, we are celebrating with a Shiraz (aka Syrah) from Lieu- Dit Malackoff, Pyrenees Australia paired with a summery menu featuring a smoky meatloaf full of rich bacon!

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