Aromas of ripe blueberry, black plum, dark chocolate, and a hint of black pepper lead into a bold, richly textured wine. Known for its high tannins and inky purple hue, it offers a mouth-coating feel balanced by medium to bright acidity. With its firm structure, this Petite Sirah has the potential to age gracefully—up to six years under proper cellaring. Pairs well with pork ribs or BBQ chicken alongside roasted vegetables.

Petite Sirah (aka, Durif) is the offspring of Syrah and Peloursin. Durif was developed in France in the mid-1800s to resist powdery mildew but was found to be less resistant to gray rot, which exists more in France than in the drier climate of California. Petite Sirah is often blended with Zinfandel to add structure and color to a wine and, of course, is also a fantastic standalone wine.