Shiraz

/ʃɪˈrɑːz/ noun

Definition

A dark red wine made from a specific type of grape, known for its bold, fruity flavor and widely produced in Australia.

Etymology

Named after the city of Shiraz (or Shiras) in Iran, where this grape variety has been cultivated for centuries. The wine gained popularity worldwide in the 20th century, especially from Australian producers.

Kelly Says

Shiraz from Australia became an international sensation partly because Australian winemakers embraced the varietal when French producers were snobby about it—now Australia's Shiraz outsells many French wines globally!

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