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...
Mendocino’s Mediterranean clime has proven ideal for growing memorable Syrah. Warm summer days and cool, foggy nights (with temperature swings mid-summer that can nudge 50 degrees) nurture the grapes until berries begin to senesce ever so slightly. In the Rhone Valley, tradition calls for a drop of Viognier in the Syrah...
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...
Copain Saisons Syrah L'hiver 2005
One of Copain’s best values every year is the Saisons des Vins Syrah l’Hiver, Guthrie’s interpretation of a St.-Joseph or Crozes-Hermitage. The 2005 reveals hints of tapenade, pepper, red cherries, and cassis along with zesty acidity and a fruit-driven style. About 15% whole clusters were used in its upbringing. -Rated 90, Robert Parker
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...
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....
Du Mol Syrah Jack Roberts Run 2006
The Dutton-Gregori vineyard continues to captivate Du Mol with its combination of aromatic fireworks and coastal fruit purity which makes this single vineyard wine such a unique offering. Harvested from the same vines as the 2004 release, yet a full month later, the cool elongated ripening conditions have amplified the wine’s...
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...
Savage Syrah, the volitile Rhone, Yielding to no one, solid as stone Rampant destruction, so readily released, Audacious and proud, this hostile beast. Harboring rage, so easily displayed, Savage Syrah and the Red Rhone Brigade. Yearning to conquer, ready to rule, Ravaging others, destruction the tool. Armed for conflict, domination the...
The Shiraz (also known as Syrah) grape thrives in areas with moderately warm days and cool nights, such as Esperanza Vineyard in the Clarksburg appellation of the Sacramento Delta. This historic growing region in California benefits from the tempering effects of the Sacramento River, which lies just across the levee from...
EOS Estate Petite Sirah Reserve 2006
The 2006 vintage was a good balanced growing year with good rain during the previous winter and an extended ripening season. Crop loads were average for crop loads. This enabled the vine to ripen the characters along with the sugar for balance. Nose: Blackberry jam, molasses, rounded smoky oak, violets and...
Epiphany Cellars Petite Sirah 2004
This distinct wine shows big structure and weight with dense chewy tannins that finish with length. Boysenberry, blackberry, plum and spice show on the nose with floral notes, smoke and hints of licorice. On the palate you will find black cherry, blueberry, white pepper and spice with opulent oak.
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,...
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 2003
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 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...
Frei Brothers Russian River Valley fruit gives them wonderful, cool climate Syrah flavors. They extract those ripe berry flavors without undue processing. They craft their Frei Brothers Reserve wines in a gentle, traditional style enhanced by the use of modern techniques, to produce a wine that is both varietally accurate and...
The newest addition to the Glass Mountain line-up, you can count on another quality wine at an excellent value. This wine was developed to show old world charm in new world bottling. They have found Syrah to produce wines of exceptional depth and richness when grown in the warm California sunshine....
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...
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...
There are pepper and floral notes on the nose, but blackberry, briar, and spice figure more prominently. Wildly expressive flavors of plum, cherry, and dark chocolate are the dominant components you will pick up in the palate. The tannins are silky and round, and are supported with a racy acidity that...
With the scent of fresh blueberries, enormous fruit characteristics include aromas of black fruit, chocolate, currant, blackberry and black cherry. the palate is rich and full with soft tannins. This is an amazing wine with its subtle layers of fruit and a berry intensity that shows refinement and finesse in every...
Aromas of garrigue, freshly turned earth, followed by black cherry and a white pepper compote. This wine not only stimulates the senses, but draws you into the glass; swirling releases intoxicating aromas that illustrate hot summer days in the vineyards. Firm and structured, yet with an approachable lushness. Anisette and lavender...
Dark purple in color with a violet edge, this 2004 Syrah screams complexity and depth. The nose is rich with bright, ripe fruit encompassed by toasted oak and some smoky, spicy characters. The palate is soft upon entry, with layers of dark fruit, cherry, and a hint of gamey character to...
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.
Kenwood Syrah Jack London 2003
Rich and full bodied with aromas of red currants, cigar box and dark chocolate, with a hint of vanilla from French oak aging and an elegant, lingering finish. The Jack London Ranch creates distinctive red wines that have a loyal following throughout the world. The red volcanic soil and pleasantly warm...
At Kinton, they are dedicated to producing Syrah from some of the finest vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County. Their wines are dense and concentrated, elegant and sleek. It’s not by accident that Kinton is located in Santa Barbara County—one of California’s most celebrated appellations for Syrah. The unique conditions of...
Cut from the same cloth as the 1999, the 2000 Syrah is a commercial, fruity, simple effort that is easy to drink and understand. While this easy to like, accessible effort lacks complexity, it is a faithful representation of its varietal character, and is meant to offer plenty of up-front fruit as well as pleasure. The wine was produced from 100% estate fruit from the Kunde family vineyards in Sonoma Valley. There has been considerable replanting of some of Kunde's major vineyards. - Rated 87, Robert Parker
Langtry Estate Petit Sirah Serpentine Meadow 2004
Created from Langtry Estates' best Petite Sirah fruit in Guenoc Valley, their 2004 Serpentine Meadow Petite Sirah was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 18 months. Their Langtry Petite Sirah is robust, dark and concentrated with luscious blackberry, pie spice and licorice flavors. It's full-bodied, with...
A big, mouthful of a wine in any vintage. Very fruit forward in the nose with raspberry, plum and blueberry highlighted with toasty vanilla oak and dark espresso chocolate. Ripe flavors are accented with black pepper spice. The chalky tannins will reward if you have the patience to cellar a few...
The name Epsilon is a play on the name of the vineyard owners, Aaron & Julie Southern. Epsilon, the fifth star of the Southern Cross constellation, is an example of how a background star can come to the fore. Julie & Aaron love their skies which are crystal clear from down...
Deep, dark red and inky in color. This Syrah exhibits aromas that are ripe with jammy black cherry and blackberry nuances punctuated by smoky, toasty, toffee components. It boasts flavors of berry pie, black cherry and toasty spice. Its muscular tannins offer an exciting adventure now but promise that a couple...
Mettler's petite sirah is grown organically, which their family feels is a committment to high quality fruit from their vineyards going forth to making exceptional quality wines. This petite sirah has an amazing mouthfeel which is followed by an incredible burst of deep fruit and complex oak undertones. This wine is...
Ojai Vineyards Syran Bien Nacido 2003
This deep, wonderfully well-extracted Syrah vies with its sibling from the Melville Vineyards for highest honors within the Ojai clan. No less rich than the latter, but a bit fruiter and a little less spicy in character, it delivers a wealth of oak-enriched, black-berry fruit with highlights of violets, pepper and...
Organic Truck Petit Sirah 2007
The grapes are organically grown throughout the Central Coast and Mendocino County vineyards primarily by organic farming pioneers, the Barra Family. Organic farming requires a commitment to a method of farming that eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and toxic insecticides in favor of natural practices that protect the health of...
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...
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...
With a dark garnet color, this wine exudes raspberry jam and earthiness on the nose. The flavors are reminiscent of dark blackberry fruit with dark chocolate and fire roasted red pepper notes finishing with touches of the Lodi terrior, cloves, and honey-roasted walnuts.
This wine is 93% syrah, 4% Grenache, 2% Mourvèdre and 1% Counoise. The grapes come from 16 different vineyards in the Central Coast 55% from Santa Barbara County; 39% from Paso Robles and 6% from the Arroyo Grande Valley. The most significant vineyard components in order of percentage are: Bien Nacido...
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...
A lovely shade of purple with a reddish hue is the inviting introduction to the complex, smoky, jammy, black cherry, and boysenberry scents, which are classic for the Syrah grape variety. The flavors are brightened and enhanced by small additions of Mourvèdre and Grenache, which add a fresh, bright quality with...
Ravenswood Vintners Reserve Shiraz 2005
When the popularity and appeal of Syrah inspired Ravenswood to create a Vintners Blend from that varietal, Joel faced a challenge he didn't have with other California grapes: Its newness to the United States meant he'd have to rely on younger vines and less experienced winemakers. By contrast, however, he had...
The Amador County Syrah is dark brick red in color. The aroma of this wine is brimming with the smell of mahogany, cassis, vanilla bean and blackberry. Blackberry and other dark fruits dominate the flavors and the wine finishes with a rich tang of vanilla and black currant. The tannins are...
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.
Deep dark ruby-red color with sweet aromas of blackberry, plum, and cherry accented with compelling hints of leather and smoke followed by a mouthful of delicious fruit flavors and soft silky tannins.
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...
Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Rominger 2006
Picked at the peak of ripeness, the Syrah was transported to the winery where it was crushed along with a small percentage of Viognier. Employing classic winemaking techniques, the fruit was racked to small open top bins and allowed to cold soak for three days. Following this period, the Syrah was...
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...
San Simeon’s Petite Sirah reveals deep, inky purple color. Aromas of blackberry, ripe plum, and pepper greet the nose. Barrel aging in French and American oak contributes notes of vanilla and spice. The mouthfeel is jammy and full-bodied. Firm tannins provide structure as the flavors build to a lengthy finish.
With inky purple color, this wine reveals scents of wild strawberry, mocha, and caramel with touches of sage and rosemary. The flavors burst through with intense blueberry and strawberry jam notes wrapped around rich French oak and finishing with touches of milk chocolate, sweetened cranberries, and savory herbs. This wine would...
Spellbound's signature Petite Sirah offers rich, approachable, full-bodied flavors and supple tannins. The Lodi appellation fruit, aged in small handcrafted oak barrels provides backbone and structure for this lovely wine. Enjoy with friends!
Spring Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2004
With warm, south-eastern facing slopes, this small five acre vineyard block of Syrah has once again captured the unique Spring Mountain terroir. Spices, black licorice and pepper are braided with floral overtones of white flowers and lush roses. The palate is complex with flavors of roasted meats, blackberry jam, layers of...
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...
Stags Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2006
Out of a 1920s era field blend block has risen a legacy of richly aromatic Petite Syrahs, voluptuous in the mouth, central to Stags’ Leaps’ commitment to Rhône varietals. In a way, the heritage vines have been the winery’s coach in learning how Petite Syrah likes to be made into wine....
This wine is opaque ruby in color and very youthful looking. Dramatic aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, earth and new leather lead to a very full bodied wine on the palate that exhibits powerfully rich, dense, concentrated blackberry, plum and wild game flavors. The remarkably intense and nuanced finish makes the...
Sterling Vintners Collection Shiraz
Grapes for the Shiraz were gently destemmed and crushed before entering stainless steel tanks for fermentation. They used regular pump-overs for maximum extraction of color and flavor. The wine was then aged for 10 months in American oak barrels to impart structure and spice. To create depth, complexity and a layering...
Deep red color. Inviting, rich aromas of plum and black cherry along with complexity from spicy oak. Full and round textures with dark fruit and ripe plum flavors enhanced with toasty oak. Smooth, supple body with a long finish.
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
Terlato Family Vineyards Syrah Dry Creek 2005
The Terlato family brings over 50 years of experience in the fine wine industry. The wines from Terlato Family Vineyards illustrate the family's commitment and passion to crafting world-class wine. Each varietal is developed by carefully selecting vineyards from the most esteemed viticultural area of California, insisting on limited production of...
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...
What lucky blokes Twin Fin are to be able to source Shiraz from California. The quality throughout the state rivals the riches of their native Australia. As a result, they had a blast making this wine! One of the great things about Shiraz is its ability to thrive in both cooler,...
Deep, inky garnet with intense aromas of blackberry and blueberry fruit; notions of incense and earth. Black cherry flavors with cedar and sweet oak components, a soft and luscious texture supported by young healthy tannins and balanced acidity.
Wente Shorthorn Canyon Syrah 2004
In 1918, Ernest and Herman Wente began raising Shorthorn cattle in the southern hills and ridge lands bordering the Livermore Valley. This ranching endeavor helped Wente Vineyards survive Prohibition and the Depression years. Years later, the hills and canyons were selected for vineyard sites. Slopes and soils were identified as ideal...
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.
