How do you pronounce wine names?

Get ready to show the sommelier what you’re made of.

1. Brut: Broot.
2. Cabernet Sauvignon: kab-er-nay soh-VIN-yohn.
3. Chianti: KEE-ahn-tee.
4. Grüner Veltliner: grew-ner velt-LEE-ner.
5. Moscato: mohs-kaa-toh.
6. Pinot Noir: PEE-noh nwar.
7. Rioja: REE-oh-hah.
8. Sangiovese: SAN-joe-veh-se.

What is Cabernet Shiraz?

Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah blended wines are a particular specialty of Australia, where Syrah is known as Shiraz. In Australia, the two combine to make a rich, full-bodied red that is the basis of some of the country’s most famous wines. …

What’s the correct way to pronounce Shiraz wine?

You say to-may-to, and I say to-mah-to. When referring to Shiraz, the Aussie name of the Syrah grape, you need to think of how Crocodile Dundee, Mel Gibson, Olivia Newton-John or any other Australians you might know would say it. With a bit of swagger (and a slight Down Under drawl), look your mate in the eye and say “Shee-RAZZ.”

What’s the difference between Syrah and Shiraz wine?

The semantic difference is purely a matter of location: Wines made from this grape grown in France and other parts of Europe are called “Syrah,” which, phonetically, is pronounced “see-rah.” When the Syrah vines were brought to Australia in the 19th century, however, winemakers began labelling the purplish wine “Shiraz.”

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How does Crocodile Dundee pronounce the word Shiraz?

When referring to Shiraz, the Aussie name of the Syrah grape, you need to think of how Crocodile Dundee, Mel Gibson, Olivia Newton-John or any other Australians you might know would say it. With a bit of swagger (and a slight Down Under drawl), look your mate in the eye and say “Shee-RAZZ.”