1
: a grape whose skin has a dark blue to bluish-black color that was originally grown in the northern valley of the Rhone and is now widely grown elsewhere (as in California and Australia)
also
: a vine producing Syrah grapes
2
: a red wine made from Syrah grapes
Examples of Syrah in a Sentence
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Located at 8,500 feet and higher, growers cultivate Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc across a tiny 132 acres at the foot of the geologically fascinating Cordillera Oriental mountain range.
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Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 2024
But that’s not all; Santa Barbara offers a variety of wines beyond Pinot Noir, including Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, and sparkling wines.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
The site, which ranges from 1,800 to 2,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean 8 miles away, is planted to chardonnay and pinot noir, along with small amounts of Riesling and Syrah.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 9 June 2024
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Deep Sky Vineyard Syrah 2022.
—Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
With each stay, guests receive a complimentary wine tasting of the winery’s star performers, like the steely Mont Rochelle Sauvignon Blanc or the robust and reserved Miko Syrah.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Amos also won Double Gold for his Las Positas Albarino, Tempranillo Rosado, Cabernet Franc, Monastrell, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
Runners Up: Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip (limited)
Burrata
Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper
English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
Best Produce
Bananas
The ever-classic banana was the winner of the best produce category this year.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
Runners Up: Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip (2nd), Burrata (3rd), Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper (4th), English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions (5th).
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
Sorrel Moseley-Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 2024
But that’s not all; Santa Barbara offers a variety of wines beyond Pinot Noir, including Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, and sparkling wines.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024
The site, which ranges from 1,800 to 2,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean 8 miles away, is planted to chardonnay and pinot noir, along with small amounts of Riesling and Syrah.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 9 June 2024
Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Deep Sky Vineyard Syrah 2022.
—Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
With each stay, guests receive a complimentary wine tasting of the winery’s star performers, like the steely Mont Rochelle Sauvignon Blanc or the robust and reserved Miko Syrah.
—Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Amos also won Double Gold for his Las Positas Albarino, Tempranillo Rosado, Cabernet Franc, Monastrell, Petit Verdot and Syrah.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
Runners Up: Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip (limited)
Burrata
Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper
English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
Best Produce
Bananas
The ever-classic banana was the winner of the best produce category this year.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
Runners Up: Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip (2nd), Burrata (3rd), Toscano Cheese with Black Pepper (4th), English Farmhouse Cheddar with Caramelized Onions (5th).
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Syrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Syrah. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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