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Shiraz
Shiraz is a wine that is made from what is considered the finest red wine grape in Australia. For many years, it was thought that the Shiraz grape originated in Persia. It has recently come to light that the grape is actually from the Rhone Valley in France. Contrary to what people originally believed, the Shiraz wine is not named after the city in the middle east. Shiraz got its start in Hermitage wine. It has just recently been marketed as its own brand of wine.
The taste of Shiraz is known to be a peppery, plum, and spicy blackberry flavor. There are commonly undertones of mocha, licorice, and bitter chocolate. The flavors of the wine can be altered by the temperature during grape growth. Warmer climates will produce the softer plum flavors, and cooler climates will produce the spicy flavors. Shiraz is made in both a dry style, and a fruity style of wine for those that like a sweeter taste.
Shiraz wine is best served with beef and other robust foods. Spicy foods such as Mexican or Indian would be accented well with a Shiraz wine. The best serving temperature for this wine is 64F, the warmest temperature at which any wine should be served. Australian Shiraz wines are good enough to be opened and enjoyed immediately, but can also be aged for up to five years.
Finding old or collectible bottles of Australian Shiraz can be challenging as the popularity grows. One good starting place is an online wine auction. In the many pages of wine auctions, you will find rare Shiraz wines as well as the newer wines. The greatest benefit of shopping for wines through an online wine auction is the freedom to do the bidding and purchasing as time allows. There is no need to be at the computer for hours at a time. In todays world of packed schedules, online auctions offer the freedom to purchase goods when you have time, not during set store hours.
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