| Moderate Climate |
Pepper, black fruit, high acidity, high tannin |
| Hot Climate |
Spice, black fruit, medium acidity, high tannin |
| Other Flavours |
Oak, vegetal, animal, chocolate |
| Classic Regions |
France: Northern Rhône: Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, Côte Rôtie Southern Rhône (blended): Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages (+name), Chateaunuef du Pape |
| Premium Regions |
Australia: Moderate climate: Western Australia, Western and Central Victoria Hot Climate: Hunter Valley, Barossa, McLaren Vale |
| Bulk/Inexpensive Regions |
South Eastern Australia, Côtes du Rhône (blended), Southern France (Fitou, Corbières, Côtes du Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc, Minervois) (blended) |
| Blends With |
Shiraz + Grenache, Shiraz + Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz + Viognier |