Sagittarius Wine: Freedom, Intensity, and an Adventurous Soul in a Glass

Pairing wines with zodiac signs? Yes! And the deeper we dive into this combination, the more we realize how much sense it makes.

Back in 2011, I found a feature story that I never forgot: “Sommelière Cecília Aldaz pairs wines and signs.” I clipped it and saved it—because I sensed there was something true there. Grapes, just like signs, have personality, history, and temperament. And when it comes to Sagittarius, the connection becomes expansive.

🏹 The Sagittarius grape? SYRAH!

Sagittarians are soul travelers. They possess a fire that drives them to head out into the world in search of meaning, experiences, and expansion. They are curious, optimistic, prone to excess, and at times, restless—because what moves them is freedom and the desire to discover what lies beyond.

The Syrah grape represents all of this with intensity and vigor. It spreads across the globe with an impressive capacity for adaptation. It produces great wines in both sunny regions and cooler zones—maintaining its identity while constantly reinventing itself. It doesn't cling to limits; it doesn't fear challenges. Much like Sagittarius, Syrah is resilient, vibrant, and loves exploring new territories.

It’s a grape that speaks loudly, laughs intensely, and leaves its mark wherever it goes.

🍷 What is wine made from Syrah like?

ccording to the Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine, Syrah gives life to full-bodied red wines, with an intense and opaque ruby color, striking tannins, and deep aromas of dark fruits, spices, and often smoky or earthy notes.

It is a wine that fills the mouth and the spirit—the kind that can be enjoyed on its own but also pairs perfectly with flavorful dishes: grilled meats, aged cheeses, spicy food, or even ethnic cuisines like Mexican or Moroccan.

🌍 A wine with a Sagittarius soul

Sagittarius is expansion, enthusiasm, and truth. It is the impulse to go further, to seek new horizons, and to laugh along the way. And Syrah has exactly that soul: intense, vibrant, fearless.

It’s a wine for those who want to expand their experiences. It’s for those who have a thirst for the world.

What about you? Did you feel like this wine has everything to do with you?

Tell me in the comments, I’d love to know! 🥂

Kim Bins