Are Shiraz and Syrah the same?

Indeed, Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety, having their origins in the Rhône Valley in the France. The difference in naming arose as a result of the local differences in the spelling and also winemaking traditions. Shiraz is mostly grown in Australia and South Africa where it is known for having ripe, powerful wines that are known for rich fruit flavors for example blackberry and also plum. Conversely, Syrah, which is abundant in France and also many other wine regions, usually produces wines with reserved fruit traits and is usually followed by herbal and peppery notes. However, even though these stylistic differences the two wines still display the possible of the grape to express the terroir.