shiraz
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A full-bodied red wine made from a dark-skinned grape variety, traditionally associated with the Rhône Valley of France but predominantly cultivated under this name in Australia and South Africa.
"We decided to pair the grilled ribeye steak with a robust Australian shiraz."
The dark-skinned grape variety itself, used to produce this style of robust red wine.
"The estate recently planted several new rows of shiraz on the sunniest slope of the hill."
A major city in southwestern Iran, acting as the capital of Fars Province, historically renowned as a center of Persian culture, poetry, literature, and gardens.
"Many classical Persian poets, including the legendary Hafez and Saadi, were born and laid to rest in Shiraz."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the wine industry, 'Shiraz' typically refers to New World wines (especially from Australia) known for their bold, fruit-forward profile, whereas 'Syrah' refers to Old World wines made from the exact same grape, generally characterized by more earthy and elegant notes.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Shiraz, a major city in Iran historically famous for its vineyards and the production of Shirazi wine. The grape variety itself, Syrah, was brought to Australia in the 19th century where it became widely known as Shiraz.
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