
Petite Sirah
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.
Perfect Food Pairings for Petit Sirah
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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Geyser Peak Winemakers Reserve Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Turley Hayne Petite Syrah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Concannon Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Kempton Clark Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from California
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Chiarello Family Vineyards Roux Old Vine Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Foppiano Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from California
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DeLoach Petite Syrah Flagstaff Ranch 1999Petite Sirah from Sonoma County, California
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Ridge York Creek Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Fife Redhead Vineyard Petite Syrah 1999Petite Sirah from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Bogle Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from California
- WS
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Parducci Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Guenoc North Coast Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Markham Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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EOS Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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David Bruce Central Coast Petite Syrah 1999Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
- WS
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Girard Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Oliver Caldwell Cellars Petite Sirah Aida Vineyard 1999Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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La Jota Howell Mountain Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Barra of Mendocino Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
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Victor Hugo Winery Petite Sirah 1999Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California