Known for its warmer, drier climate that occasionally receives cooling delta breezes, the Central Valley produces bold, jammy Petite Sirah wines. As a result, Petite Sirah wines have more of an earthy profile, along with florals and deep, bold fruits. North Valley wines are typically considered to be at the top of their class for complexity. This is also where you can find most of the oldest Petite Sirah vines. Petite Sirah wines from the North Valley tend to have enhanced minerals and excellent balance.
Petite Sirah wines from the Central Coast are often deeply fruity, with intense aromas and strong balance. This extensive region has warm, sunny days but decidedly cool nights, allowing for more drawn-out ripening. Petite Sirah wines from the Sierra Foothills have bold, concentrated flavors and good complexity. As an intense wine, Petite Sirah needs to be paired with richer, more aromatic foods. Trying to pair this wine with a lighter meal results in mismatched tastes and drowned flavors.
Meats: Venison, lamb, ribs, roasted or barbecued pork and beef, glazed ham, chicken with bold, creamy sauces. Vegetables: Leeks, garlic, olives, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, mushrooms. Herbs and Spices: Cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel, chile pepper, juniper, rosemary. Our collection of Petite Sirah wines can set you up for many delicious meals to come. We will not use your email or your friends email for marketing purposes.
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Toggle navigation MENU. The Taste of Petite Sirah As mentioned earlier, Petite Sirah may be a small grape, but its flavor is anything but small. Regions of California Producing the Best Petite Sirah Unlike other wines that turn out well in some regions and fall flat in others, Petite Sirah has the blessing of excellent base qualities that result in solid ratings across the board. Here are the five main California regions producing Petite Sirah: 1.
Central Valley Lodi and Clarksburg Known for its warmer, drier climate that occasionally receives cooling delta breezes, the Central Valley produces bold, jammy Petite Sirah wines.
Sierra Foothills Mariposa County to Yuba County in the north This extensive region has warm, sunny days but decidedly cool nights, allowing for more drawn-out ripening. Meats: Venison, lamb, ribs, roasted or barbecued pork and beef, glazed ham, chicken with bold, creamy sauces Cheeses: Blue cheese, aged goat cheese, Gouda, Limburger, asiago Vegetables: Leeks, garlic, olives, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, mushrooms Herbs and Spices: Cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, fennel, chile pepper, juniper, rosemary Chocolate: Dark chocolate, typically 75 percent or higher To discover Petite Sirah for yourself, we encourage you to see what JJ Buckley Fine Wines has on offer.
Facebook Twitter Email. Share this with a friend. Your name:. Your email:. Additional flavors are dark chocolate, pepper, and black tea. To best soften the tannins let the wine sit in the decanter for up to 4 hours. Thanks to its high tannins and intense flavor, Petite Sirah pairs best with rich and bold foods. Those looking for some interesting combinations are in for a treat. Petite Sirah pairs beautifully with roast pork, barbecued meats, and spicy bean or meat chili. The wines flavour is also enhanced by bold spices like allspice, cloves, cinnamon, chill pepper, and cocoa.
When it comes to vegetables, try combining the wine with mushroom, eggplant, beans,and peppers. Petite Sirah, like most high tannin wines, does not pair well with aged cheeses, instead try drinking it with some Camembert, Swiss, mozzarella, or gouda. For those wanting to give the next big thing in wine a try should look out for these three bottles:.
The wine has a strong chocolate flavour and is less dry and full bodied than some other options. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Press Esc to cancel. Skip to content. Share this: Facebook Twitter Pinterest. Notify of. Inline Feedbacks. Related Posts H.
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