
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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Wilson Winery Estate Ellie's Vineyard Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Scheid Vineyards Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Turley Library Petite Syrah 2011Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Pennywise Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Redtree Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- TP
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Retro Cellars Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Spellbound Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Clarksburg Wine Company Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
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Folin Cellars Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Rogue Valley, Oregon
- RP
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Lava Cap Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California
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Bogle Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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HandCraft Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Maggio Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Castle Rock Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Enkidu Diener Ranch Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Red Hills, Lake County, North Coast, California
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The Crusher Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Rosenblum Cellars Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Old Soul Vineyards Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from California
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Priest Ranch Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Girard Petite Sirah 2011Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WS