How do you tell Mourvedre and Syrah apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Mourvedre and Syrah is aromatic intensity: Mourvedre is Medium while Syrah is Pronounced. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Mourvedre or Syrah higher in aromatic intensity?

On the WSET ladder, Mourvedre is Medium and Syrah is Pronounced for aromatic intensity.

Are Mourvedre and Syrah red or white?

Mourvedre and Syrah are both red grape varieties.

Mourvedre vs Syrah — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Mourvedre	Syrah
Acidity	Medium	Medium
Tannin	High	Medium(+)
Body	Full	Full
Alcohol	High	High
Color intensity	Deep	Deep
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Mourvedre

blackberrygameblack pepper

Syrah

blackberryblack peppersmoke

Common questions

How do you tell Mourvedre and Syrah apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Mourvedre and Syrah is aromatic intensity: Mourvedre is Medium while Syrah is Pronounced. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Mourvedre or Syrah higher in aromatic intensity?: On the WSET ladder, Mourvedre is Medium and Syrah is Pronounced for aromatic intensity.
Are Mourvedre and Syrah red or white?: Mourvedre and Syrah are both red grape varieties.