Dark grape variety (5)

I believe the answer is:

syrah

(Other definitions for syrah that I've seen before include "Red grape variety" , "Grape variety (Shiraz)" , "Black grape variety" , "Dark-skinned red wine grape" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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