In France, the grape is known as Syrah, and responsible for some of the Northern Rhone's big, bold red wines. In Australia and South Africa it goes by "Shiraz." Shiraz wines display firm tannins (although they are typically ripe and smooth, not abrasive), full-bodied, and the rich round flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, bell pepper, black pepper, clove, licorice, dark chocolate and smoked meat.