The 39 Degrees Petite Sirah offers aromas of red and black fruits, with a hint of oak. A full-bodied wine that is both complex and elegant, this wine boasts rich flavors of dark fruits, cherries and a long finish that we believe will help put Lake County on the map. This...
Earthy spice, sweet smoke and fragrant violet aromas characterize our 2004 Atelier Alexander Valley Syrah. These qualities are liberated in our winemaking process through our French-inspired techniques and small lot fermentations. Undertones of sage, licorice, and juicy pomegranate enhance the bright, ripe raspberry and black plum fruit of the palate. The...
BearBoat Syrah, made from 100% Syrah grapes, is deep ruby red in color with pronounced aromas of red raspberry and black pepper spice with slight hints of dried Herbs de Provence. On the palate, it is full bodied with rich chocolaty texture, balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish. Syrah grapes...
Benziger Family Winery is leading a new definition of wine quality through its Farming for Flavors™, organic and Biodynamic® winegrowing practices. Their 85-acre, certified Biodynamic Sonoma Mountain estate has become a research and teaching center for the cultivation of grapes with more flavor, intensity and site-specific vineyard character. The family shares...
Beringer Founders Estate Shiraz
Beringer's Founders Estate Shiraz's flavors are so full and lush with plums, blackberries and a touch of clove all immediately present themselves. It’s approachable and delicious and a great representation of California Shiraz. It is enjoyed at home with everything from grilled sausages to roasted lamb.
Big House Petite Sirah ~ The Prodigal Son 2006
Arresting hue of this very deep and dark red, is an attesting to the beauty of the boy. The bouquet is muscular with black fruits, blackberries, and cassis dominating the introduction. Then a whiff of anise sets in, followed by a whisper of smoke and white pepper. The palate follows the...
Rich and intense, Blackstone Syrah is full flavored, with soft tannins and lush, mouth-filling fruit. Fresh berry, tobacco and roasted coffee aromas are followed by flavors of wild berries with spicy oak nuances. At Blackstone we believe in wines that are friendly, flavorful and balanced, encouraging the marriage between food and...
The 2005 Block 50 Shiraz displays aromas of attractive dark berry fruit with a hint of white pepper. On the palate one can find deep and rich plum and blueberry characters that combine to exhibit a rich and vibrant fruit core with a solid vanilla compote component at the finish.
Bonny Doon Syrah Pousseur 2005
Syrah is the most noble of red Rhone varieties, traveling farther and more successfully than any other. A native of Southeast France, syrah has been loved for centuries in the guise of Northern Rhone wines such as Cote-Rotie, Hermitage, Cornas and St. Joseph. Its deep, dark robe, meaty, ageworthy texture and...
The Bridlewood Estate Syrah is designed to show what proper site selection, old world wine making techniques and new world vineyard management can do to distinguish our Estate’s terrior. Tight upon uncorking, the Estate Syrah slowly emerges with hints of vanilla and coco powder framed by spicy oak that gives way...
Bridlewood's Reserve Syrah is designed to showcase the very best wine that can be assembled in a particular vintage from these vineyards. The selection of cuvees by the winemaker David Hopkins starts at fermentation and is finalized after aging is almost complete. Cold climate, warm climate, co-fermentation, extended maceration and individual...
Buena Vista Syrah Carneros 2005
In 2005, bud break began in late March, assuring a more typical season than 2004, when bud break occurred three weeks ahead of normal. Some light rains in spring missed the Carneros region during bloom and fruit set, so crop levels were slightly above normal in most blocks. The healthy crop...
Butterfield Station's Shiraz is another example of the great fruit forward wines that are part of the Butterfield style. The blueberry, spice and oak components are expertly blended to give you a look at California Shiraz at it's best. This is a plush wine with complexity and nuances that will thrill...
Calix Cellars Syrah Masked Man 2004
The 2004 vintage set records for one of the earliest in history, with Spring arriving in February and some crops completely harvested by mid-September. Picking during these long hot days will stress plants, lower fruit yields, and concentrate flavors. Calix Cellar's estate vineyard located between St. Helena and Calistoga on the...
Camelot 2003 Shiraz was produced from a blend of North Coast, Central Coast and Lodi region grapes. By blending fruit from cool-climate regions with grapes grown in warmer microclimates, we are able to produce a savory Shiraz with robust, dark berry fruit flavors, supple tannins and balanced structure. Winemaker Melissa Bates...
At first, one can get lost looking into the deep, inky-dark purple color of Christine Andrew’s Petite Sirah. This classic Petite exhibits exemplary varietal character, while crafted in a clean, easy-drinking style. The senses are filled with aromas of ripe berries, black cherries and blueberries with hints of honeysuckle, vanilla and...
A Syrah is a Syrah is a Syrah and also a Shiraz but not a Sirah (Petite type)! Syrah originated in the Rhône Valley in France and is now widely planted in other regions of France, Italy, Australia (known there as Shiraz) and California. Cline’s Syrah is a wine of surprising...
Long associated with the northern Rhône Valley of France, Syrah has been used for centuries to produce some of the world’s finest wines. Cline's Cool Climate Syrah is no exception. Primarily from their Lazy C ranch in the Sonoma Coast appellation, the growing season is extended, maximizing intensity of color and...
Cline’s finest Syrah offering. One of the last blocks to ripen, this fruit was handpicked from their 18-acre hillside estate vineyard in Sonoma’s cool-climate Carneros district. Meticulously cared for in both the vineyard and winery to achieve the desired amount of fruit, color and tannin, their Los Carneros Syrah displays deep...
Concannon Limited Release wines are handcrafted in small lots. They carefully make each wine to express its unique Central Coast terroir with emphasis on balancing the fruit with the winemaking style. The results are award-winning, memorable wines. The 2005 Petite Sirah, Limited Release is an intense wine with vibrant berry fruits...
Concannon Selected Vineyards wines are well-loved varieties from select Central Coast vineyards and represent remarkable value. California’s Central Coast offers unmatched blending diversity from its multitude of microclimates. Cool region grapes contribute distinctive fresh fruit nuances and warm region grapes add depth of flavor complexity. These highly acclaimed wines take no...
