This month, we are taking time to proudly celebrate our Riserva Petite Sirah. This varietal hails from France, but we have made it our own with a delicious California twist. Our soil and climate provide a unique flair that is uniquely suited for Petite Sirah, an endowment that this vintage displays exceptionally well.
Petite Sirah is anything but “petite” on the palate. This name was earned in the late 1800s due to the size of the grapes themselves in comparison to Syrah grapes. The small size of the grapes and the thickness of the skin is the source of the deep, iconic tannin. Petite Sirah is known for its density, boldness, and body, and rightly so. The complexity and power within each bottle of our Petite Sirah are a product of varietal, terroir, and winemaking finesse.
Awarded 93 points by Wine Enthusiast, our 2021 Riserva Petite Sirah is an elegantly refined iteration, with soft European style. With a medium-full mouthfeel of rich purple velvet, this wine also brings excellent acidity that has continued to integrate over time. This lavish vintage was aged in 88% new oak, a blend of 73% French, 18% American, and 9% Hungarian, for 21 months prior to bottling. As winter melts into spring, this is our varietal of choice as we wait for the warm weather to spread across the Livermore Valley.
Our favorite pairing ideas for this estate-grown Petite Sirah include chicken in mole sauce, balsamic rosemary burgers, eggplant parmigiana, aged gouda, and melted swiss cheese.
Petite Sirah is known for its density, boldness, and body, and rightly so. Our 2021 Riserva Petite Sirah entices the senses with cozy layers of rich texture and deep flavor, from blackberry and toasted marshmallow to cinnamon and espresso. The complexity and power within each bottle of our Petite Sirah are a product of varietal, terroir, and winemaking finesse. Don’t miss this underappreciated varietal. You might just find a new favorite!