Syrah Syrah is a variety of the European grape species Vitis vinifera developed in France. In Australia it is usually called Shiraz, and this name has started to be used elsewhere as Aussie wines have gained in popularity. They also make a sparkling version of the wine down under. Syrah Vintages Shiraz Vintages Fortified Vintages Sparkling Shiraz: Hardy's NV Paringa Individual Vineyard 2004 Non-Vintage Syrah