Discover how one grape tells two stories. Rhône Valley Syrah meets Heathcote Shiraz in a tasting that uncorks terroir, trends, and label politics.

Syrah and Shiraz share identical genetics yet walk very different cultural paths. In this episode of Got Somme, we taste benchmark bottles from France’s Rhône Valley alongside Heathcote, Victoria, to reveal how soil, climate, and marketing shape each wine’s personality. You'll learn why cooler-climate Australian producers are embracing the term “Syrah", how Cambrian soil defines Heathcote Shiraz, and what these trends mean for Australia’s export future.

We alos want to know your thoughts on what defines labelling Syrah on Australian bottles?

Sponsors: 
RIEDEL Wine Glasses: RIEDEL Superleggero Hermitage/Syrah https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/riedel-superleggero-premium/hermitage-syrah-642500041 
Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours: https://www.grays.com/search/wine

Socials: 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme

Key Takeaways


One grape, two personas: “Syrah” signals elegance while “Shiraz” hints at bold generosity.


Labels guide perception: Name choice influences consumer expectations before the first sip.


Terroir tells the truth: Rhône delivers peppery finesse, Heathcote offers mineral-driven power.


Trends are cyclical: Market demand swings between delicate and full-bodied styles.


Blind tasting wins: Remove the label and let origin and craftsmanship speak louder.

Chapters


00:00 The Syrah vs Shiraz Debate


02:50 French Style Deep-Dive


06:03 Rhône vs Heathcote Tasting Notes


08:55 Shiraz’s Evolution in Australia


11:38 Reading the Label: Syrah or Shiraz


14:38 Looking Ahead: Future of Australian Shiraz

 

Discover how one grape tells two stories. Rh&ocirc;ne Valley Syrah meets Heathcote Shiraz in a tasting that uncorks terroir, trends, and label politics.
Syrah and Shiraz share identical genetics yet walk very different cultural paths. In this episode of Got Somme, we taste benchmark bottles from France&rsquo;s Rh&ocirc;ne Valley alongside Heathcote, Victoria, to reveal how soil, climate, and marketing shape each wine&rsquo;s personality. You'll learn why cooler-climate Australian producers are embracing the term &ldquo;Syrah", how Cambrian soil defines Heathcote Shiraz, and what these trends mean for Australia&rsquo;s export future.
We alos want to know your thoughts on what defines labelling Syrah on Australian bottles?
Sponsors: 
<ul>
<li>RIEDEL Wine Glasses: RIEDEL Superleggero Hermitage/Syrah <a href="https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/riedel-superleggero-premium/hermitage-syrah-642500041">https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/riedel-superleggero-premium/hermitage-syrah-642500041</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grays.com/search/wine">https://www.grays.com/search/wine</a></li>
</ul>
Socials: 
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast">https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast</a>
&nbsp;Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme">https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme</a>
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Key Takeaways
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One grape, two personas: &ldquo;Syrah&rdquo; signals elegance while &ldquo;Shiraz&rdquo; hints at bold generosity.
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Labels guide perception: Name choice influences consumer expectations before the first sip.
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Terroir tells the truth: Rh&ocirc;ne delivers peppery finesse, Heathcote offers mineral-driven power.
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Trends are cyclical: Market demand swings between delicate and full-bodied styles.
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Blind tasting wins: Remove the label and let origin and craftsmanship speak louder.
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Chapters
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00:00 The Syrah vs Shiraz Debate
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02:50 French Style Deep-Dive
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06:03 Rh&ocirc;ne vs Heathcote Tasting Notes
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08:55 Shiraz&rsquo;s Evolution in Australia
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11:38 Reading the Label: Syrah or Shiraz
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14:38 Looking Ahead: Future of Australian Shiraz
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'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age.

We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Carlos will aim to teach radio announcer and novice wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over. 

Fully accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing with each episode filmed and posted online with captions at Got Somme

Cheers 🍇 

'Got Somme' is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in their glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age.
We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Carlos will aim to teach radio announcer and novice wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over. 
Fully accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing with each episode filmed and posted online with captions at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme/">Got Somme</a>
Cheers 🍇

Wine Podcasts for enthusiasts hosted by a Master Sommelier 🍷

Got Somme : Master Sommelier's Wine Podcast

Got Somme is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in the glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age.

We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. 

Carlos will aim to teach a novice wine enthusiast Angus how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over.

Fully accessible for people who are hard of hearing or deaf with each episode being filmed and posted on Instagram @GotSomme and YouTube with captions.

Got Somme is a podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in the glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age.
We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. 
Carlos will aim to teach a novice wine enthusiast Angus how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over.
Fully accessible for people who are hard of hearing or deaf with each episode being filmed and posted on Instagram @GotSomme and YouTube with captions.