OVIS Petite Sirah 2017
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Aromas of dried blueberries with under-tones of Dutch chocolate and vanilla, followed by flavors of dense fruit, earthy dried herbs, oats, molasses and warm spices.
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A big structure of tannins and full body are totally up to the task of framing the huge blackberry and blueberry flavors of this mouthfilling wine. But it's the added nuances of cocoa, tobacco and graphite in the aromas that seal the deal. Best from 2025.
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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.
Sitting on the northeast side of the Clear Lake appellation, this warm area boasts multiple soil types that allow growers a lot of flexibility and experimentation with grape varieties. While Sauvignon blanc is a mainstay, this zone excels with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, as well as other less common varieties like Barbera and Tempranillo.