Syrah

Origin: Rhodanian origin
Growing regions: France, Australia, Austria, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, Chile
Also known as: Shiraz

Generic Syrah — the noble red variety of the northern Rhône, probably originating in Persia via the Middle East (uncertain etymology), now grown on five continents under the name Syrah (Europe, South America) or Shiraz (Australia, South Africa) — produces wines of highly variable profiles depending on the terroir: …