Petite Sirah Wine

 
Petite Sirah wines perform best in mild coastal regions, and produces intensely peppery wines with substantial tannins. The colors of Petite Sirah wines range from a rich red to an almost inky deep purple.

This wine is big, deep-colored, full-bodied wine that ages well, are high in tannin and have a peppery flavor. Although Petite Sirah wine is a fine stand-alone varietal, Petite Sirah grapes are often blended with Zinfandel to add complexity.

The wine combines rich berry flavors and its trademark spiciness. It is reminiscent of the flavors of black pepper, blackberry jam, blackberries, oranges and plums. Petite Sirah wines ages very well and can "hold its fruit" for 10 to 20 years.

Petite Sirah Wine Tip:

Typical flavors of this wine includes plum, raspberry, blackberries, and black pepper. It tends to go well with stronger meats - game, beef, lamb, and spicy sauces. This wine can be drunk fresh from the bottle or aged for a more mellow flavor - its high tannin content makes long aging worthwhile.