The polarizing spectrum of high-concept Syrah
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Syrah lives on a razor's edge between seductive fruit and unapologetic, primal funk. Whether you crave the sweaty, leather-heavy grit of Cayuse or the polished, blueberry-compote luxury of D’Alessandro, this varietal demands you choose your side of the spectrum. In This Article Confronting the savory grit of CayuseThe polished elegance of D’Alessandro Get ready to sip on this: Syrah is rarely a polite varietal. It exists on a razor's edge between seductive fruit profiles and unapologetic, primal funk. To understand its depth, one must look at how different producers manipulate that tension to…