Winemaker Notes
Parducci Small Lot Petite Sirah is a Mendocino specialty, and Parducci was one of the first wineries to bottle this varietal. Dark ruby in color with aromas of cherry, blackberry, mint, and chocolate, this big red's got spicy, dark fruit flavors and supple tannins.
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Parducci has been making great-value Petite Sirah for decades and here's another super example. This is an unusually complex wine for the varietal, offering hints of violet, anise and black pepper, along with rich blackberry aromas and flavors. The mouthfeel is big and tannic, but not overly so, and the rich flavors melt over the palate and linger a long time on the finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Over the last two decades, Petite Sirah has slowly found its way into the hearts of red wine lovers, and Parducci Wine Cellars has been one of this grape variety's most consistent players. TASTING NOTES: The 2014 Parducci Small Lot Petite Sirah offers charming grapey aromas and flavors. The wine's smooth integration of ripe fruit and wood pair it beautifully with grilled baby back ribs. (Tasted: March 2, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.