Syrah/Shiraz vs Alicante Bouschet
The Grapes
Syrah/Shiraz
Red grape
Syrah/Shiraz — The same red grape known by different names in different regions: Syrah in France and most of Europe, Shiraz in Australia
Alicante Bouschet
Red grape
Alicante Bouschet — teinturier red grape with red flesh and skin. Produces deeply pigmented wines; widely used for blending in France and Iberia.