Shiraz

Shiraz is the name given to the dark-skinned Syrah grape when grown in Australia and selected pockets of the New World. Though genetically identical, the stylistic differences between Shiraz and Syrah are pronounced enough to consider them distinct varieties. Shiraz is so important to Australian viticulture that it is the most planted grape variety in the majority of Australian vineyards and has become virtually synonymous with the country's wine regions, and in particular the Barossa Valley.

Synonyms include: Syrah, Hermitage, Scyras.

Food matches for Shiraz include:

• Beef Wellington
• Malay lamb korma
• Lentils with smoked ham hock