The Phillips brothers planted one of the first Syrah vineyards in California in 1982. So knowing the Syrah was a favorite, it had to be given a special name. Grandpa Don is known for having an actual sixth sense. He knows when a woman is first pregnant and whether she will...
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.
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...
Bright blackberry and raspberry fruit aromas and flavors mingle with hints of nutmeg and toasty oak. Full body and nice complexity. Food Pairing: Teriyaki beef, herb-rubbed lamb or decadent dark chocolate.
Copain Syrah Garys Vineyard 2005
The second Syrah addition is the Garys' Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This vineyard may be known to most of you as the joint venture of farmers extraordinaire Gary Francioni and Gary Pisoni. The Garys were kind enough to offer Copain one acre to produce what they feel is a...
Cupcake harvested these tiny berries in the early morning and trucked them over to the crush pad. The Central Coast is well known for warm days and cool nights, which allow the fruit to fully develop. This Petite Sirah starts with aromas of pomegranate, boysenberry and blueberries that evolve into flavors...
Powerful Titan, arms reaching for sky, Earthbound devourer, open your eyes! Throw off your blankets, the day has begun, Indulge yourself in warm Lodi sun. Take what is given, the world is your own, enjoy your dominion, you sit on the throne. Stand and be noticed, grape without peer, Instruct in...
On the nose you will find aromas of blackberries, smoke, pressed meats with BBQ spices, blueberries and vanilla. Deep, full flavors of blackberries, chocolate, boysenberries and black licorice will lead to a long lingering finish.
Fess Parker Syrah Big Easy 2008
Chocolate, smoke, blueberry, blackberry liqueur, vanilla, sandalwood, dark plum and a hint of allspice are all found on the nose of this complex Syrah. Flavors of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate, black pepper, nutmeg, black cherry and toasty oak combine on the palate to produce the bold yet surprisingly smooth experience that...
This hearty red delivers lifted berry aromas with black cherry, cola and spice. Generous ripe berry fruit leads to a lush, soft, balanced finish. Pairs fantastically well with grilled veggies, barbecued meats and hearty cheeses.
Francis Ford Coppola Petit Sirah Diamond Label
Winemaker Corey Beck developed a fondness for Petite Sirah in part because it was the favorite varietal of his grandfather's, a Napa Valley grape grower back when the California wine industry was just gaining notoriety. After years of experimenting with the varietal, they sought out prime Petite Sirah vineyards to include...
Francis Ford Coppola Syrah Diamond Label
The 2006 vintage is special because it marks the first year Francis Coppola made their Diamond Collection wines at their new home in Sonoma County. The Coppola family purchased the Sonoma winery in March, making it possible for them to crush right there on the premises when harvest was upon them....
Well on its way to becoming a benchmark appellation for Petite Sirah, Paso Robles is located on California's Central Coast, halfway between Monterey and Santa Barbara. Warm days are contrasted by cool coastal breezes flowing over the Santa Lucia Mountain Range in the evenings. Petite Sirah from this region is known...
J. Lohr Estates South Ridge Syrah has a dense, dark red color with youthful red-purple hues. Blackberry, boysenberry, strawberry and plum jam fruit with hints of white pepper, licorice and black olive spice dominate the aroma. A good weight of dark red fruits is balanced by white pepper spiciness, dried fig...
Kendall Jackson Syrah Vintners Reserve 2009
Intense black currant and pomegranate flavors are accented by black cherry and blackberry then rounded off with leather and spice for a big, bold, yet balanced, finish.
The 2006 Syrah relies heavily on grapes from Novelty Hill's estate vineyard, Stillwater Creek (70%). The soil here is mixed with large pieces of fractured basalt; and visitors often remark on its similarity to the Rhone Valley, perhaps one reason why Syrah from here is so outstanding. The balance of the...
Outpost Vineyards Petit Sirah Howell Mountain 2005
Color should never be a problem with Petite Sirah, and this wine is no exception. It is a deep, saturated dark red/black bruiser with a nose of seared beef, wet river stones and blackberries. The tannins are sweet revealing notes of graphite, smoke, blueberries and cassis. Made from two blocks on...
Petite Sirah's story is a heartwarmer in more ways than one. Brought to California from France in the nineteenth century, it was planted alongside Zinfandel to lend oomph to that varietal. Somehow, in the supportive process, its own merits got eclipsed; not until the 1990s did scientists discover it's the genetic...
Aromas of ripe raspberries and black pepper underscored by floral perfumed notes and pretty French oak. Lush flavors of jammy red fruit and plum supported on a platform of soft tannins. Good cool climate acidity suspends the flavors for a lengthy and thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Rosenblum Cellars Petite Sirah Heritage Clones
This wine exhibits great color with a bouquet and flavors of ripe blackberries, plums, chocolate, black pepper, violets and spice. Contra Costa will soon be known as the Mecca for Petite Sirah. This wine is amazing both in aromatics and flavors, not to mention the color, which is jet black. The...
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...
Wind Gap Syrah Sonoma Coast 2009
