It might be safer to say, where in the world uses the term Syrah. The
variety is known more universally by its synonym of Shiraz, in South Africa,
New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, South America (aka Balsamina). In
france there are two distinct types known as Grosse Syrah with larger
berries, and the smaller berried, superioir Petite Syrah (no relation to the
Petite Syrah{sirah/etc,etc} grown in california{reckoned to be Durif}).
Syrah is also grown in Switzerland in the Valais, in Corsica, Spain and
Tuscany, but Im not sure by what name it goes, as I havent seen any. Check
out Jancis robinsons two books on grape varieties for more info - Vines
Grapes and Wines, and Guide to Grape Varieties(?).

grazza

"Eric Reichenbach" wrote in message
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To my knowledge, Shiraz is a term coined in Australia and only bottles
from there will say "Shiraz". Are there, in fact, other countries using
the term "Shiraz" on their bottles?

By the way, I had a bottle of Possum's Shiraz 2001 the other day. Well
worth the $14!!!

Thank you,

Eric