
Petite Sirah Wine
Learn about Petite Sirah — taste profile, popular regions and more …
With its deep color, rich texture, firm tannins and bold flavors, there is nothing petite about Petite Sirah. The variety, originally known as Durif in the Rhône, took on its more popular moniker when it was imported to California from France in 1884. Since then, Petite Sirah has become known as a quintessentially Californian grape, common as a blending partner for Zinfandel, other varieties, or as a single varietal wine. It thrives in warmer locations, such as Lodi, Sonoma and Napa.
Tasting Notes for Petit Sirah
Petite Sirah is a dry, red wine. It is typically deep, dark, rich and inky with concentrated flavors of blueberry, plum, blackberry, black pepper, baking spice, leather, cigar box and chewy, chocolaty tannins.
Petit Sirah Food Pairings
Petite Sirah’s full body and bold fruit make it an ideal match for barbecue, especially brisket with a slightly sweet sauce or other rich meat dishes. The variety’s heavy tannins call for protein-rich food and strong flavors.
Sommelier Secrets for Petit Sirah
Don’t get Petite Sirah confused with Syrah—it is not, as the name might seem to imply, a smaller version of Syrah. It is, however, an offspring of Syrah (crossed with the obscure French Alpine variety, Peloursin), so the two grapes do share some genetic characteristics.
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Trentadue La Storia Petite Sirah 2019Petite Sirah from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Caymus Suisun Grand Durif 2019Petite Sirah from Suisun Valley, North Coast, California
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2020Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
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OVIS Petite Sirah 2016Petite Sirah from High Valley, Lake County, North Coast, California
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The Crusher Petite Sirah 2017Petite Sirah from California
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Retro Cellars Howell Mountain Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Terra d'Oro Petite Sirah 2019Petite Sirah from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Guenoc California Petite Sirah 2019Petite Sirah from California
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Stanton Vineyards Saint Helena Petite Sirah 2016Petite Sirah from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Three Wine Company Petite Sirah 2017Petite Sirah from San Francisco Bay, Central Coast, California
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Gehricke Petite Sirah 2018Petite Sirah from Sonoma County, California
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Cline Contra Costa Petite Sirah 2019Petite Sirah from California
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TOR Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah 2018Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Mettler Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018Petite Sirah from Lodi, California
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TOR Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah 2017Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Criss Cross Petite Sirah 2017Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
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Berton Vineyards Metal Label Petite Sirah 2020Petite Sirah from South Australia, Australia
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Foppiano Estate Petite Sirah 2019Petite Sirah from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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