Bending Branch Winery Petite Sirah 2019

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Bending Branch Winery
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Texas High Plains
Retail Price: $39.99

Tasting Notes: Grape sourcing is critical in Texas winemaking, and it doesn’t get any better than Newsom fruit. Dr. Young takes full advantage, utilizing his next-level scientific approach coupled with a specific aging program of 32 months in French and American oak. Rich and full-bodied with beautiful color extraction. Dark fruit notes, and touches of black pepper, anise and Texas cedar. Try this with grilled pork tenderloin with a red wine reduction!
Bending Branch Winery Petite Sirah 2019

Caymus-Suisun Petite Sirah Grand Durif 2020

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Caymus-Suisun
Fanciful Name: Grand Durif
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Suisun Valley
Retail Price: $59.99

Tasting Notes: This is a super-dark, almost-inky wine in color with a very sumptuous plum and cherry cola palate. The finish has soft tannic notes that are mature and not overwhelming. This wine would be really food friendly but also easily drinkable on its own.
Caymus-Suisun Petite Sirah Grand Durif 2020

Alexander Valley Vineyards Petite Sirah Alexander School Reserve 2018

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Alexander Valley Vineyards
Fanciful Name: Alexander School Reserve Petite Sirah
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: Kevin Hall showcases his passion for small lot projects (568 6btl.cases) with this special offering. This second vintage is sourced from 2 special lots which were grafted over to old head-pruned vines in hillside and valley floor sites. Almost perfect growing conditions yielded perfect fruit. Hand harvested, then soaked for 24 hrs., yeast inoculated and then punched down for maximum color and fruit extraction. After vinification, the wine was aged for 20-month oak barrel program. Inky, dark, and perfumed with blue fruit berries dominating on the nose. Balanced acidity, with hints of vanilla and dark chocolate lead to a smooth, lingering finish. I just love experiments that turn out like this!
Alexander Valley Vineyards Petite Sirah Alexander School Reserve 2018

Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: From one of the "masters" of this variety, the Foppiano family has been producing and bottling petite sirah for generations. Their dedication to the variety, and attention to detail in the vineyard and winery, are on full display here. The wine is dark in the glass, with a touch of purple hints. On the nose, and in the mouth, lots of dark fruit are accented by spice, and hints of dark chocolate. The balanced tannins supply a velvety texture, adding to the wine allure.
Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

Two Angels Petite Sirah 2018

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Two Angels
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lake County
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Intensely dark in the glass, with lots of purple tones. You can tell by the color that this wine is a powerhouse. The nose and palate confirm that assessment, with plenty of saturated dark fruit, with spice and hints of vanilla. Pair it with an identically intense dish, and you'll be rewarded with a wonderful flavor combination.
Two Angels Petite Sirah 2018

Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards Estate
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: Deep and brooding. Concentrated aromas and flavors of blackberries, raspberries and dark chocolate. A mouthful of pleasure. Easy tannins and a finish that just doesn't quit. Everything a petite sirah should be — and a bargain to boot!
Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah 2016

Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

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Foppiano Vineyards
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: The wine is dark in the glass, with a touch of purple hints. On the nose, and in the mouth, lots of dark fruit are accented by spice, and hints of dark chocolate. The balanced tannins supply a velvety texture, adding to the wine’s allure.
Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 2016

Two Angels Petite Sirah

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Two Angels
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lake County
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: Intensely dark in the glass, with lots of purple tone,. You can tell by the color that this wine is a powerhouse. The nose and palate confirm that assessment, with plenty of saturated dark fruit, with spice and hints of vanilla. Pair it with an identically intense dish and you'll be rewarded with a wonderful flavor combination.
Two Angels Petite Sirah

Ironstone Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018

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Ironstone Vineyards
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: Nearly all petite sirah, with a small amount of zinfandel, the wine is nearly opaque in the glass, with hints of purple. The nose and palate share a similar profile of dark fruit, with hints of spice. The finish is long, with a lush texture. A great bargain!
Ironstone Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018

Plungerhead Petite Sirah 2016

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Plungerhead
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Lodi
Retail Price: $14

Tasting Notes: A textbook, high-quality petite sirah, from Lodi, this wine checks all of the boxes. Inky dark in color, concentrated dark fruit on the nose and palate, this is a great wine to introduce you customers to an underappreciated, wonderfully flavored variety.
Plungerhead Petite Sirah 2016