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Luckily, Marcy and Popescu have our backs with their divine drink pairing: Shiraz, an Australian or South African red wine made from Syrah grapes.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024 Yellow Tail Shiraz, California IWSC, Gold; WS, 90 points; Decanter, Gold; WE, 91 points; SFIWC, Gold.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Another standout is Shiraz from Mount Langi Ghiran in Western Australia’s Grampians region, which is revered for its distinct pepper characteristics.—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024 Varietals like Merlot and Shiraz are made by fermenting grapes and their skin, which contains high levels of flavonoids and histamines.—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Shiraz
Word History
Etymology
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
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