Peirano Estate Petite Sirah Heritage Collection 2007
To maximize the extraction of the big and bold flavors of Petite Sirah, Peirano Estate uses rotary fermentation, which constantly mixes the skins and pulp with the juice so they can get every bit of flavor out of this variety. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to French...
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...
Fruit-forward and concentrated, this wine reflects the complexity that can be achieved by blending Syrah wines grown in both hot and cooler growing areas. Including hints of Grenache in this Syrah gives candied notes reminiscent of the wines of France’s Rhone Valley. Adding Sangiovese polishes the wine with structured tannins and...
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...
Francis Ford Coppola Petit Sirah Diamond Label 2007
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...
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.
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...
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...
Windmill Estate Petit Sirah 2006
The 2006 Windmill Petite Sirah shows super ripe blackberry and brown sugar flavors and finishes smooth with a touch of oak and spice.
Rosenblum Cellars Vintners Cuvee Syrah 2007
The lots of Syrah incorporated in this excellent blend were specially selected for this Vintner’s Cuvée from some of the best Syrah growing regions of California. Each individual lot adds its own aspect to the blend, be it aromatics, mouthfeel or just the puzzle piece that makes the wine complete. To...
Eberle Syrah Steinbeck Vineyard 2005
This wine defines Paso Robles Syrah with enticing, opulent flavors of ripe blueberry and black cherry accented by hints of sweet vanilla oak and white pepper. Reminiscent of a true Rhone wine, Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah is beautiful in its youth, but will gracefully age to enjoy over the next several...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Taz Syrah Goat Rock Vineyard 2005
In a secluded canyon less than twenty miles from the Pacific Ocean, along the Santa Maria Bench is a steep, craggy, hillside block of Syrah we affectionately call Goat Rock. Located just beyond the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard, Goat Rock is at the back of a box canyon where the temperature can be up to five degrees warmer than the opening. In the late afternoon, the Pacific breeze cools the hillsides off extending the growing season and preserving acidity. I love making this wine. Although it’s not as delicate as our Pinot Noir, I still give it the same care and attention. The grapes are brought into the winery and fermented in small five ton fermenters; punch-downs are done by hand. We only get about two tons per acre from the vineyard, so the fruit has wonderful concentration. This wine has waves of juicy blackberry fruit complemented by spicy black pepper notes. The blend spends 12 months in 50% new French oak to add to the complexity and mouthfeel. -- Natasha Boffman, Winemaker
This Syrah is a blend from Mandeville Island and two proven Northern Lodi area vineyards– Kirschenmann and Knoll. The terroir of the Lodi area is ideal for growing Mediteranean varietals such as Syrah. Similar to a Côtes du Rhône, this wine is jammy and full of black fruit with exotic spice....
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...
Fruit from two different regions work together to make Estancia’s Central Coast Shiraz. They chose cool climate Monterey grapes for the exceptional texture they provide and Paso Robles for its rich and spicy berry characters. Blended with grapes from Estancia’s Pinnacles Vineyard in Monterey and Keyes Canyon Vineyard in Paso Robles,...
Kendall Jackson Syrah Vintners Reserve 2007
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.
Guenoc Petite Sirah Lake County 2006
The wine's structure is further supported through barrel aging in American and French oak from selected artisan coopers, adding to the complexity of the final blend. The wine's forward fruit ensures immediate enjoyment, but will continue to develop in the bottle over the next five years. Rich and intense, this Petite...
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...
