Syrah
Britishnoun
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a red grape grown in France and Australia, used, often in a blend, for making wine
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any of various wines made from this grape
Etymology
Origin of Syrah
from Shiraz 1 , the city in Iran where the wine supposedly originated
Example Sentences
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Coming in second place was TJ’s Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip, a limited offering.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2024
Shares in Syrah spiked to 43% to A$0.95 a share on Friday when the export bans were announced before trading at $0.66 cents on Thursday.
From Reuters ● Oct. 26, 2023
Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office said Syrah would add 36 jobs to the 19 employees it had at the time.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2022
What started as a “gentleman’s vineyard,” from which they produced Syrah in the basement under Brenneman’s garage, has lifted off.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2022
Here are six West Coast winemakers to watch, from a former musician making attention-worthy pinot noirs in a San Francisco warehouse to the woman defining a corner of the Central Coast as prime Syrah territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2019
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