Petite Sirah

" 85% Petite Sirah; 15% Petit Verdot. The spitting image of its older mate in every way, the latest "Petite Petit" is again a very ripe and accessible wine that stands out from the varietal crowd by dint of its lushness and sweet fruit. There is nothing about it that dissuades early drinking, and,

"Our signature Petite Sirah offers rich, full-bodied flavors and supple tannins. The challenge with Petite Sirah is taming the tannins that naturally exist within the grape due to the berry size and high skin to juice ratio. To create a refined and approachable style, we start with fruit from Lodi,

"Earthquake Petite Sirah All varietals under the Earthquake label are Michael David's reserve level wines. Coming from select lots that have grabbed the winemakers attention with true varietal character, great depth, intensity, and tannin structure. With only a limited production offered each year

"The nose of this inky purple colored wine is rich and complex with aromas of blueberry and cassis with a hint of spearmint. The palate is supple and tannic with lip-smacking caramel and French vanilla sappiness followed by a ripe cassis finish. The wine has balanced acidity and firm tannins and

"Full-bodied, rich wine with soft, full tannins and primary fruit flavors of cherry, dark berry and blueberry. Secondary flavors of chocolate and cassis are complex with hints of toast and creamy oak." ~Winery notes

" The nose is dark and deep with black and blue berries, black cherries, dark chocolate, minerals, earth, and mild wood and cellar notes. The mouth feel is dense. There are layers of blackberries and blueberries, and then brighter tones of concentrated cherry with a little spice. The mid-palate and

"Aromas of boysenberry and blueberries evolve into soft spice accentuated by rich dark chocolate and a long soft finish." ~ Winery Notes

"Lush flavors of cassis, dark cherries & plums with a hint of pepper, and brown spices add just the right horsepower." ~Winery Notes

"Prepare to be overwhelmed, there's nothing "petite" about this wine from the inky dark color to the bouquet loaded with tons of blackberry fruit and a hint of exotic spice; it fills your mouth with jammy fruit balanced by velvety soft tannins. Perfect for your next big party." ~Winery Notes

"This Petite Sirah has a deep purple color that practically stains the glass. Beautiful aromas of boysenberries and blueberries emerge with a touch of coffee laced with Swiss chocolate. As appealing as the aromas,the flavors are a treat. Blueberry and blackberry flavors dance 0n the tongue,laced

Our 2008 Petite Syrah blend is the collaboration of two lots from the heart of Lodi. The Petite Syrah came off the vine bursting with flavor and incredible color. This lot was almost too fruit forward ( if there is such a concept ) and needed the depth from the neighboring Syrah lot to add some

"Ripe summer blackberries and plums overwhelm both the nose and palate of this wine. Its trademark inky, jammy qualities are a barrage of black fruit and spice, adding layer upon layer of complexity. Notes of supple leather and toasty oak envelop the flavors through the finish, giving way to wisps

"Deep purple in color with bright hues, the McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah is full of Boysenberry and Blueberry fruit aromas. Mocha notes contributed from oak aging are also present. The wine is big, rich and full of juicy red and black fruit flavors." ~Winery Notes

Wall Street Journal Good/Very Good"Crisp and nicely tight, with plenty of fruit and an interesting finish with a little bit of bite that reminded us of black olives. A favorite for years.""Rich aromatics of ripe blueberry, blackberry, and cocoa together with a floral back note are the

"The 2008 Petite Sirah, Conservancy has fantastic depth and character. It exhibits a rich nose of fresh berry fruit, and the flavorful palate shows blackberries, chocolate, mocha and plums. Subtle notes of molasses, cedarwood, and ripe mulberries are complemented by soft, creamy oak tones and a

"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." ~ Winery notes

"Silk Oak presents a graceful balance with wines that remain true to the varietals? fresh fruit character with the added textures and wood tones derived from French and American oak cooperages. Deep dark inky fruits with good mouth feel." ~ Winery notes

" The Martini Family is legendary for theirgrape growing tradition and it’s no surprise there is a special patch of Petite Sirah—a “Petite preserve” devoted to the grape that the Napa Valley thrived on for a century. And what fruit!A wine with massive mid-palate, black and blue fruit, sweet

"A slightly lighter Petite Sirah, with intense color and bright fruit flavors." ~ Winery Notes

"Barkan Classic Petite Syrah has deep ruby color, with chunky, country-style tannins and a few cherry-berry fruits. A great lush wine that goes well with almost any food you can imagine. (MEVUSHAL)" ~ Winery notes

"Inky purple color. Aromas of toasty floury blackberry pie crust and dark chocolate powder follow through on a round, brisk entry to a fruit light-to-medium body with good depth and light chewy tannins on the breezy finish. A pleasant, carefree sipper." ~Winery Notes