Winemaker Notes
Intense aromas of violets, blackberry and subtle chocolate herald this mouth staining Petite Sirah’s inky dark fruit characters of
blackberry, anise, and smoky licorice. The well-integrated mocha oak influence and tight tannins adds complexity and depth that
persists to a long, flavorsome finish and concentrated palate.
Enjoy with BBQ T-Bone steak with chimichurri salsa.
With its deep color, 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 after being imported to California in the early 1880s. Quintessentially recognized today as a grape of the Golden State, Petite Sirah works well blended with Zinfandel and finds success as a single varietal wine in the state’s warmer districts. Somm Secret—Petite Sirah is not a smaller version of Syrah but it is an offspring of Syrah and the now nearly extinct French Alpine variety called Peloursin.
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