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Luckily, Marcy and Popescu have our backs with their divine drink pairing: Shiraz, an Australian or South African red wine made from Syrah grapes.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2024
Yellow Tail Shiraz, California IWSC, Gold; WS, 90 points; Decanter, Gold; WE, 91 points; SFIWC, Gold.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Another standout is Shiraz from Mount Langi Ghiran in Western Australia’s Grampians region, which is revered for its distinct pepper characteristics.
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Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
Varietals like Merlot and Shiraz are made by fermenting grapes and their skin, which contains high levels of flavonoids and histamines.
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Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
First Known Use
1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Shiraz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shiraz. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
Geographical Definition
Shiraz
geographical name
Shi·raz
shi-ˈräz
-ˈraz
city in southwest central Iran in the southern Zagros Mountains population 1,460,665
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