Hermitage (grape)
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Hermitage is used as a synonym for several different wine grape varieties in certain countries:
- Syrah (or Shiraz) in Australia, although this usage is now less common.
- Cinsault in South Africa and parts of Europe.
[edit] See also
- Hermitage AOC, a famous wine appellation of the Northern Rhône which uses Syrah for its red wines, explaining the Australian use of "Hermitage" as a synonym for that grape variety.

