Exploring California and Oregon Petite Sirahs

An afternoon with Petite Sirahs

Petite Sirah is all about passion. Petite Sirah got its name because of the size of the grapes, not because the flavor is petite. It has a large skin-to-pulp ratio. The key to making a good Petite Sirah is to tame the tannins from the skins and bring forward the fruit flavor. It’s one of the most powerful reds on earth and is a cross between powerful and elegant. Continue Reading →