75. The Australian Shiraz with Emma Symington MW
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In this 2nd episode with Emma Symington, we are solely focusing on Australia’s flagship grape: Syrah. The Master of Wine gives her insides in the evolution of the Shiraz plantings Australia, covers specific regions with particular styles, then highlights market trends on domestic and international markets. You can also get Emma’s personal tips if you are planning to throw a surprising blind tasting on Australian Shiraz! Please enjoy this deep dive into the topic, subscribe to the show if you haven’t done already and share this episode if you want to help others to learn about Australian Shiraz from Ms. Symington! 0:45 - Evolution of Australian Shiraz 5:30 - Phylloxera 6:48 - GSM blend & different methods 11:00 - Specific regions 13:45 - Classics and examples for surprises 19:25 - Market trends & Future of Shiraz 25:50 - Clones and Bush Vines Guest: Emma Symington MW Follow the Wine Ghosts Instagram page for more content here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wineghosts/⁠ Or write me a mail to [email protected] Get 56% off your first Magic Mind subscription here: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/wineghost⁠ Or get 20% off your one-time-purchase by using the code 'WINEGHOST20' at the checkout on the ⁠Magic Mind website⁠.
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