Chardonnay vs Syrah/Shiraz
The Grapes
Chardonnay
White grape
Chardonnay — world's most celebrated white grape, native to Burgundy, France. Versatile wines range from lean and mineral to rich and buttery.
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