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Yellow Tail Shiraz, California IWSC, Gold; WS, 90 points; Decanter, Gold; WE, 91 points; SFIWC, Gold.—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.—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.—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 While this would be considered an unusual blend if the wine were from France, Yalumba winemaker and head of sustainability Louisa Rose explains that the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz blend goes back to the 19th century, when both varieties were planted in Australia.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Shiraz
Word History
Etymology
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
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