
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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Collier Falls Hillside Estate Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Turley Library Petite Syrah 2014Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- WW
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Foppiano Lot 96 Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Sonoma County, California
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Guenoc Lake County Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Lake County, North Coast, California
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Robert Biale Vineyards Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Vina Robles Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- WW
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Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Syrah 2014Petite Sirah from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Turley Pesenti Petite Syrah 2014Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Turley Estate Petite Syrah 2014Petite Sirah from California
- WS
- RP
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
- W&S
- WE
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Turley Hayne Petite Syrah 2014Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Shannon Ridge High Elevation Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Lake County, North Coast, California
- WE
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Madrigal Vineyards Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Old Soul Vineyards Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Lodi, California
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EOS Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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The Crusher Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from California
- WW
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Ramsay Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from North Coast, California
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Le P'tit Paysan Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WS
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Foppiano Estate Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Fiddletown Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Amador, Sierra Foothills, California
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Vinum Cellars Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Clarksburg, Yolo County, California
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Peachy Canyon Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Cycles Gladiator Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Central Coast, California
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Red Truck Winery Green Truck Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California