Entry on "Persia" in J. Robinson (ed), The Oxford Companion to Wine, Third Edition, pp. 512–513, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN 0-19-860990-6. The grape's many other synonyms are used in various parts of the world, including Antourenein noir, Balsamina, Candive, Entournerein, Hignin noir, Marsanne noir, Schiras, Sirac, Syra, Syrac, Serine, and Sereine. [9] Oz Clark&Margaret Rand (2001). Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes. Hardcourt, inc. p.g 253. ISBN 978-0-15-100714-1. Instead, they seem to have been based primarily or solely on the name or synonyms of the variety. Varying orthography for grape names render dubious any name-based evidence of origins. Nevertheless, origins such as Syracuse or the famous Iranian city of Shiraz have been proposed while the genomic studies had yet to be done. [7] Syrah has one of the highest recommended wine serving temperatures at 18°C (65°F). [26] Taste and flavours [ edit ]

Shiraz" is also the S in "GSM" (Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre), which is common Australian designation for a Châteneuf-du-Pape-like blend. P. Gregutt "Washington Wines and Wineries: The Essential Guide" pp. 17-38, 61-75, 107-109, University of California Press 2007 ISBN 0-520-24869-4. Synonyms for Syrah include Antourenein noir, Candive, Entournerein, Hermitage, Hignin noir, Marsanne noir, Shiraz, Sira, Sirac, Sirah, Syra, and Syrac. [34] See also [ edit ] Syrah is also a key component to many blends. It may be used to add structure and color to Grenache in southern Rhône blends, including Côtes-du-Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. [29] Syrah is also the only red grape used in the wines of the northern Rhône. [30]Entry on "Adulteration and fraud" in J. Robinson (ed), "The Oxford Companion to Wine", Third Edition, pp. 4-5, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN 0-19-860990-6.

a b Wine & Spirits Education Trust "Wine and Spirits: Understanding Wine Quality" pp. 6-9, Second Revised Edition (2012), London, ISBN 9781905819157. Another proposed etymology links it with the Proto-Celtic word * serra ' billhook', presumably because the billhook was used in pruning. [14] [15] [16] a b c d e f g h i j k Entry on "Syrah" in J. Robinson (ed), "The Oxford Companion to Wine", Third Edition, pp. 676-677, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN 0-19-860990-6.Hugh, Johnson (2004). The Story of Wine (New Illustrateded.). Mitchell Beazley. pp.58 & p. 131. ISBN 1-84000-972-1. Entry on "Hermitage" in J. Robinson (ed), "The Oxford Companion to Wine", Third Edition, p. 344, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN 0-19-860990-6. It is grown in many wine producing regions around the world, with concentrations in Australia, The Rhone Valley in France, and the US. It is often used as a blending grape in Spain and Italy as well. It is also planted in Portugal, which favor making varietal Syrah wine, and not only blending with other types.

a b c Oz Clark&Margaret Rand (2001). Oz Clarke's Encyclopedia of Grapes. Hardcourt, inc. pp.g 247. ISBN 978-0-15-100714-1. a b Busby, James (1834). Journal of a recent visit to the principal vineyards of Spain and France. Smith, Elder. p. 108. 1826 scyras shiraz.This is a partnership between Barossa Valley winemaker, Rolf Binder and UK wine merchant, Noel Young. Established in 1993 when Mourvèdre and Grenache were largely forgotten varieties, these two Rhône-philes have adapted that great larrikin of the Australian sky – the magpie – as their mascot. Driven by the desire to highlight the Barossa Valley’s rich resources of Rhône Valley varieties and to have a good laugh along the way, Magpie Estate claims Mourvèdre, Grenache and Shiraz as its own. The pair create a range of superbly crafted varietals and blends that collectively represent the many personalities and expressions of these three noble varieties in the Barossa.