Northern Rhone Masterclass – Thursday session

Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is one of the world’s most ubiquitous and well-loved grape varieties. Its popularity stems in part from its hardiness, versatility, and ability to grow in a wide range of climates, as well as its inherent approachability and propensity to provide instant pleasure. It’s grown in all of the notable wine-growing countries in the world, but perhaps nowhere does it achieve its zenith and display its chameleon-like qualities as in the Northern Rhone Valley of France.

Join us and James Johnston, Director of World Wine Estates, as we mark International Shiraz/Syrah Day with a tasting of superb wines from the Northern Rhone, comprising some of its most reputed appellations, including but not limited to Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, and Hermitage. James will provide a unique insight into the many faces of this popular variety through the lens of its spiritual home and some of its greatest producers.

On Tasting

Cave de Tain Marsanne 2020
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Condrieu ‘Le Petit Cote’ Viognier 2022
Yves Cuilleron ‘Les Vignes d’ à Côté’ Syrah IGP 2022
Domaine Combier Crozes Hermitage ‘Cuvee L’ Syrah 2022
Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph ‘Les Pierres Sèches’ Syrah 2021
Domaine Christophe Billon Cote Rotie ‘Cote Rozier’ 2020
Caves de Tain Hermitage ‘Gambert de Loche’ 2015
Domaine Courbis Cornas ‘La Sabarotte’ 2020