Winemaker Notes
Try Parducci Petite Sirah paired with marinated tri-tip, mushroom risotto, and hearty stews.
Vegan, produced in a "California Certified Sustainable Winery" (CCSW)
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Very concentrated and very tannic, this wine is young and tightly wound, so it will need plenty of time to reach peak enjoyment. The black-pepper, cranberry and espresso flavors are enticing but difficult to get to now. Best after 2025.
Best Buy
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.