Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Syrah Rosé

Top flavour pairings and Syrah rosé recipes, revealed through the hidden methmatics of flavour.

Syrah rosé is marked by the unmistakable flavours of raspberry and violet, but beneath its bitter surface lies a nuanced symphony of subtle flavour notes: blackberry, melon, and even hints of rose that give it remarkable depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking Syrah rosé's pairing potential.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how tuna's ferrous tones ground Syrah rosé, and how double cream's beurreux notes create a surprising synergy with its bright sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. acidic, floral, and herbal) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Secret Language of Flavour

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Raspberry Notes

Our analysis reveals a strong connection between raspberry and butter flavours. Since Syrah rosé has a distinct berry-like flavour, try pairing it with the buttery flavours of double cream.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing Syrah rosé with double cream.

Harmonious Flavours Of Syrah Rosé

Just as our analysis showed that raspberry and beefy flavours are often combined, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour accents present in Syrah rosé. For instance, the violic notes of Syrah rosé are strongly associated with pencil-lead and lemony notes.

The aromas linked to the various aroma notes of Syrah rosé can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of tuna offers many of the aroma accents complementary to Syrah rosé, including ferrous and fatty accents. Because the flavour profile of tuna has many of the of the features that are complementary to Syrah rosé, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of tuna across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with Syrah rosé.

Recipes That Pair Syrah Rosé With Tuna

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the accents that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of Syrah rosé, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of Syrah rosé, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma notes complementary to Syrah rosé.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Syrah Rosé), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.