Syrah

British  

/ ˈsaɪrə /

noun

1. a red grape grown in France and Australia, used, often in a blend, for making wine

2. any of various wines made from this grape

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Etymology

Origin of Syrah

from _Shiraz ¹ , the city in Iran where the wine supposedly originated

Example Sentences

The red is made from syrah grapes, or shiraz as they are called in Australia, while the white is a blend of marsanne and viognier varieties.

From BBC

Although wine drinkers around the world now have basically limitless access to Australian syrah, German riesling, and Argentinian malbec, Southern muscadine wine still stands as a local delicacy, although jams and jellies are available on a wider scale.

From Salon

Shortly after, he began working on his second wine, a syrah.

From Seattle Times

Whether it be the syrah or the viognier, Bledsoe Wine Estates’ vintages are balanced and elegant.

From Seattle Times

If you’re lucky, its 2021 “The Psychedelic” syrah might still be available.

From Seattle Times