Awesome wine tasting and wine tours in Barossa Valley, South Australia

Awesome wine tasting and wine tours in Barossa Valley, South Australia

ByLeon Terblanche

The Barossa Valley in South Australia is well-known for its red wine and in particular its Shiraz, also known as Syrah. Other main grape varieties grown in the region include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fortified wines have been traditionally produced in the region as well. Join us to explore the awesome and best…

Why is Shiraz sometimes called Syrah?

Why is Shiraz sometimes called Syrah?

ByLeon Terblanche

Why is Shiraz sometimes called Syrah? In New World wine countries (Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Peru, Chile and United States of America and New Zealand) the very popular Shiraz red wine is sometimes called Syrah. This confusing state of affairs had its origin in Australia. James Bushby, the father of the Australian wine industry, traveled…