
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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Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah 2012Petite Sirah from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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- WS
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Maggio Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from California
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Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Vinum Cellars Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
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Parducci Small Lot Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
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The Crusher Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
- TP
- WW
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
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Shell Creek Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Michael David Winery Petite Petit 2012Petite Sirah from California
- WE
- RP
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Edmeades Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
- W&S
- WE
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Frank Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Artezin Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
- WS
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Old Soul Vineyards Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Lodi, California
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Fleur de California Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Harlow Ridge Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Lodi, California
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Titus Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Brady Vineyard Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Macauley Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Rosenblum Cellars Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Niner Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
- W&S
- TP
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Turley Pesenti Petite Syrah 2012Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Jeff Runquist R Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from California
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Michael David Winery Earthquake Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Lodi, California
- WE