What regions produce the best Syrah wines?

Typically, Syrah, which is also known as Shiraz in some parts of the world, is grown in diverse climates in the different parts of the world. Syrah wines in the Rhône Valley in France, especially the Northern Rhône, is the classic, with dark fruit, pepper, and also spice notes. Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale of Australia are known for ripe and also bold Shiraz wines. Other impressive expressions of this very versatile grape are found in California’s Central Coast and South Africa’s Western Cape.