Petite Sirah

 

Name of varietal: Petite Sirah
 
Common synonyms: Durif, Petit Syrah, Petit Sirah, Petite Syrah (and other combinations thereof)
 
Parentage of the grape: Peloursin and Syrah from Rhone, France
 
History of the grape: Petite Syrah is often confused with its parent grape, Syrah, but it has been identified as a separate descendant. It was developed in the 1870s by a French horticulturalist, Francois Durif, who crossed Peloursin and Syrah in attempts to create a hybrid that was resistant to the powdery mildew (Oidium) epidemic. But it failed to meet quality standards and was still susceptible to bunch rot so it never quite caught on except as a blending grape. In the 1880s, California wine-maker Charles Melver planted it in his Mission San José vineyard and is credited as being the first to change its name from Durif to Petite Syrah. From there, the grape gained local popularity, particularly in the 1940s when efforts were made to produce wines with bolder flavor Read more »

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  • Two weeks ago, I wrote a brief email talking about Vermentino as one of this ... though my go to wine remains Petite Sirah. And I am really looking forward to trying more Fiano di Avellino this summer with grilled fish. Ah, this industry—rants and all, I love this industry.   Read More

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  • Very appropriate post as I've been working on Spring time content here. ... Pinot Bianco. Zinfandel and Petite Sirah for the grill, though will have to break out some Northern Rhone Syrah if it's lamb on the gril Read More

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  • I am a new wine lover. A year or two ago I was having troubles staying away from 'the sauce'.  It wasn't alcoholism, per se, but it was getting to the point where I was spending much of my money and getting very little done. So, being that I am working in a fine dining restaurant, Carnevor Steakhouse in Milwaukee, WI, I decided to begin studying... Read More

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  • You weren't drinking that Huet with Loren from our dinner in Sonoma by ... ... chops and 2007 Two Angels Petite Sirah--well, they didn't have the wine, just me, wife is still doing business in SF.  A Trader Joe's wine, but quite good.  Finished it off tonight and it had actually gotten more tannic over the last 24 hours, or so it seemed.&nbs Read More

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  • We had a busy day/night yesterday.At Ceritas Wines2011  Heintz ... ... ... Peterson Family Vineyard Petite Sirah2008 Jemrose Egret Pond Late Harvest ViognierJust another day in Wine Country :p&nbs Read More

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  • Macchia Bodacious Petite Sirah California 2005

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  • Concannon Vineyard Petite Sirah Central Coast Selected Vineyards 2010

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    Very nice, like a baby Stag's Leap, rich sour cherry jam and a bit of oak, not too complex, very smooth, 88 pts. Read More

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  • Petite Petit Petite Sirah 2009

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    Opaque ruby-purple hue, aromas of dried black fruits and artichoke; rustic flavor notes of cough syrup black fruit, graphite and earth-veggie, underscored by fine tannins to a modest finish across the lean palate. Read More

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  • Handcraft Petite Sirah 2011

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    Ripe cherries, nice acidity, white pepper with light tannins. Great value wine Read More

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  • "I look forward to living one day in a state where I can actually get ... ... by side of Stag's Leap petite sirah vintages this weekend. We spent some time with a 1991 Cos D'Estournel a few weeks ago. I also rely on CT for longitudinal information on vintage bottles. Parker wouldn't be much help for me at this point."Ed I couldnt imagine! For ... Read More

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