![Glasses of syrah (or shiraz) wine are the focal point on a table filled with friends enjoying an evening backyard barbecue.](https://plcbcontent-plcb002.ocecdn.oraclecloud.com/content/published/api/v1.1/assets/CONTA7AA51E7C918450187BD1F8418B56E4D/native/wine-varietals-syrah-1400x600.jpg?channelToken=ae8bcfe34a14444fafcadba1b2fef71e)
![Glasses of syrah (or shiraz) wine are the focal point on a table filled with friends enjoying an evening backyard barbecue.](https://plcbcontent-plcb002.ocecdn.oraclecloud.com/content/published/api/v1.1/assets/CONTA7AA51E7C918450187BD1F8418B56E4D/native/wine-varietals-syrah-1400x600.jpg?channelToken=ae8bcfe34a14444fafcadba1b2fef71e)
Syrah/Shiraz
Syrah, aka shiraz, is typically full-bodied and tannic. It’s made as both a varietal wine, especially in Australia, and used in blends, most famously from France’s Rhône region. It pairs with many foods, especially lamb, peppered meats and brisket.