Syrah and named after Dr. Francois Durif. Durif is a cross breed between the lesser known Peloursin and Syrah. Regions such as Rutherglen have achieved international regard for their Durif. This varietal is similar to Shiraz but is even more full-bodied and tannic because of the smaller, thicker-skinned grapes used. Petite Sirah is widely planted in California, where it is popular as a varietal (for example, by Bogle Vineyards), and especially blended with Zinfandel, which results in a rich, bold and fruity wine. Syrah Syrah (), also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned grape variety grown throughout the world and used
Santenay wine red and white Santenay Premier Cru. The annual production of Premier Cru wine, as a five-year average, is 4,238 hectoliters of red wine and 607 hectoliters of white wine. The "climats" classified as Premiers Crus are: Santenay wine Santenay wine is produced in the communes of Santenay and Remigny in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy. The "Appellation d'origine contrôlée" (AOC) Santenay may be used for red and white wine with respectively Pinot noir and Chardonnay as the main grape variety. The production consists of almost 85% red wine, and a little over 15% of white wine. There are no Grand