A rich, powerful, and sometimes meaty red wine that originated in the Rhône Valley of France. Syrah is the most planted grape of Australia, where they call it Shiraz. In 1999, Syrah was found to be the offspring of two obscure grapes from southeastern France, Dureza and Mondeuse Blanche. Syrah is increasingly popular in California where it is produced across the state but most notably on the central coast. It thrives in both warm and cool climates. Producing very different styles in each climate. Syrah can have both a meaty and vegetal quality making it very versatile for food pairing.