A Taste of Shiraz - Syrah. Culinary Delights and Perfect Pairings to Elevate Your Shiraz and Syrah Experience. Understanding food and wine pairing is a Wine Lover's Dream. In this book these twin-grapes meets Culinary Delights. We reveal simple key factors worth knowing to match the distinctive wine styles to different cuisines. The book also offers ten delicious recipes that dance perfect with the flavorful, distinct and bold grape Shiraz - Syrah. Each pairing highlights the unique characteristics of the wine.

Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape variety, but made in two distinct wine styles. Wines labelled as Syrah will follow the Northern Rhône style with fine tannins, higher acidity and a lean fruit profile with moderate body and alcohol. In Australia the name Shiraz is namely wines that share the traditional Aussie style, which is generally richer and more ripe-fruited, with a fuller body and more alcohol that a Syrah from France.

A Taste of Shiraz-Syrah is illustrated with beautiful and inspiring pictures, also for each recipe. Although wine can be complicated, the text is easy to read so that the subject wine - food - and recipes, and why the components fit perfectly together, becomes understandable. Well read, and cheers.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Shiraz and Syrah

Chapter 2: Regional Pairings

Chapter 3: Food Pairing for Spicy Dishes

Chapter 4: Vegetarian and Vegan Pairings

Chapter 5: Cheese and Charcuterie

Chapter 6: Grilling and Barbecue

Chapter 7: Dessert Pairings

Chapter 8: Seasonal Pairings

Chapter 9: Global Cuisine Pairings

Chapter 10: Cooking with Wine

Chapter 11: Wine and Spice

Chapter 12: Conclusion