I wanted to take a moment post a short article about this grape and how it has taken on a double life.
Let’s start with the spoiler: Syrah is Shiraz from a grape standpoint. They are one and the same genetically.
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Wine History: Turkey
No, not that turkey. But are things all gloomy for the state of the Turkish wine industry? For an area that has the one of the best claims for first wine ever made, things aren’t looking up. Read more about Wine History: Turkey …
The History of Turkish Wine
Antiquity
The 40th century BC. That’s about 6,000 years ago. The Near East and southeastern Europe had started to transition from the Stone age into the Bronze age. They were considered to be in the Chalcolithic period, also known as the Copper Age. Read more about The History of Turkish Wine …
Wine History: Chile
Thirsty for more? How about a trip to South America this time? Follow along as we head to the coastal country of Chile and learn about how the Spanish thought that they had created a new market for their own wine.
Chilean Wine History
Akin to many countries in the Americas, the story of Chilean wine starts with explorers from Europe. In this case, they were the Spanish conquistadors[1]. These conquistadors brought grape vines with them as they searched for areas to colonize. Read more about Chilean Wine History …
Wine History: Algeria
Algeria was once the world’s leading exporter of wine. I bet you didn’t know that. Now it is a shadow of its former self. What can we learn about this great downfall?
The History of Algerian Wine
The story of Algeria and their wine trade is one for others to learn from. It is no longer a wine hub, but its history has shown that the area is capable of producing a respectable vintage. Read more about The History of Algerian Wine …
Wine History: France
Phew. That was brutal. Picking a country with such a storied past and such a plethora of information on wine was maybe not a great second choice — but oh well! It’s done. There is so much to go through that it becomes difficult to decide what to keep and what to leave out.
Wine History: South Africa
I’m going region by region to understand how wine has been influenced over the years. In South Africa, the East India Company, as well as others who ended up at the Cape of Good Hope, all brought their own varietals, tools, or techniques to the area. Learn more here.
The History of South African Wine
Early Beginnings
Wine-making in South Africa is most frequently dated back to the “accidental” founding of the Cape of Good Hope settlement in 1647 A.D. by the Dutch. Read more about The History of South African Wine …