Syrah

noun

Sy·​rah sē-ˈrä 

: 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

Examples of Syrah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Devoted to Rhône-style Syrah and named for the famed Côte-Rôtie in France, it’s located out in the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, a flat plain of sometimes basketball-size basalt cobbles. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Made with Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Syrah, this bottling has aromas of peach, pomegranate, and mountainside herbs. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Pinot Noir from just about any region in the world, cool climate Grenache, Merlot-forward red blends, and Syrah are some of our favorite reds for summer drinking. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026

Michelle Williams On a cool spring morning at Booker Vineyard in Paso Robles, California, a drone hums low over the Syrah block. — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

French syrah, syrac

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Syrah

• hera
• lira
• lire
• mira
• pyrene
• sera
• sirrah
• hegira
• taira
• leptospira