Wine with Meg + Mel
Wine with Meg + Mel
Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann
Grape Identity Crisis: Shiraz v Syrah
42 minutes Posted Aug 16, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Welcome with Producer Austin
Wine News and China Stories
Syrah vs Shiraz Explained
Tasting French Crozes-Hermitage
Exploring Spinifex Barossa Syrah
McLaren Vale Syrah Disappointment
Classic Barossa Shiraz Experience
Final Thoughts and Weekend Plans
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Send us Fan Mail Producer Austin joins Meg for a spirited exploration of Shiraz/Syrah variations from different regions, discovering how labeling influences expectations and uncovering surprising stylistic differences. • Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety, with different names indicating stylistic differences • The French Crozes-Hermitage exhibits lighter body, higher acidity, and fresh spicy character with crunchy red fruits • Spinifex Barossa Syrah surprises with its true Syrah st...