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
He said, ‘You’re in the perfect climate for Syrah.’
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022
It’s unlikely that the Tesla deal with Syrah will rankle the Chinese government because China has plenty of markets for its graphite, including increased domestic electric vehicle production, Abuelsamid said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 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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