: a full-bodied red wine that is known for its flavors of black fruit (such as berries or cherries) and pepper and for its complexity, tannic structure, and capacity to age, and that is notably produced in the Rhône valley, California, and Australia
also
: the grape itself
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This smoky, sweet, and tangy chip is a masterclass in flavor, with notes that harmonize perfectly with bold red wines, such as Zinfandel, Syrah, and GSM blends.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Cookbook author Jill Silverman Hough suggests serving this dish with a Syrah.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
This place combines limestone bedrock with clay-rich soils, and an exceptional selection of grape varieties (Syrah and Grenache), ideal for crafting great rosés.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Louisiana's growth is linked to investments by companies such as Hyundai Motor Group, Syrah Resources, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Intralox, Prolec GE, Mid South Extrusion, Ascentek, Inc., and Climeworks, according to the Louisiana Economic Development.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The sublime mountain range is contoured by fields of orange trees, olive and almond groves, and wineries abundant with Malvasia and Syrah grapes, while native goats graze along the rugged terrain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Etienne Coronati, Lee’s reserve blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre is possible thanks to the knowledge and relationships Lee and his wife and business partner Morét Braelynn Chavez gained while working alongside influential Rhône winemaker Philippe Cambie, who passed away in 2021.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Cookbook author Jill Silverman Hough suggests serving this dish with a Syrah.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
This place combines limestone bedrock with clay-rich soils, and an exceptional selection of grape varieties (Syrah and Grenache), ideal for crafting great rosés.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Louisiana's growth is linked to investments by companies such as Hyundai Motor Group, Syrah Resources, Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Intralox, Prolec GE, Mid South Extrusion, Ascentek, Inc., and Climeworks, according to the Louisiana Economic Development.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
The sublime mountain range is contoured by fields of orange trees, olive and almond groves, and wineries abundant with Malvasia and Syrah grapes, while native goats graze along the rugged terrain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 July 2025
Etienne Coronati, Lee’s reserve blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre is possible thanks to the knowledge and relationships Lee and his wife and business partner Morét Braelynn Chavez gained while working alongside influential Rhône winemaker Philippe Cambie, who passed away in 2021.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
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“Syrah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Syrah. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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