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Petite Sirah

Ursa

Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Petite Sirah
Country
United States
Region
Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills
Appellation
Sierra Foothills, California
Alcohol
14%
Body
full
Acidity
low
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled meats · barbecue · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 200681 pts

    Soft, sweet and gluey. A hard wine to like despite rich raspberry and mocha flavors.

  • 200585 pts

    Very soft, with low acidity and a texture as creamy as pudding, this Petite Sirah is made for early drinking. It's frankly delicious, with blackberry, currant, cherry, raspberry, chocolate and pepper-spice flavors that flood the mouth with opulence.

  • 200491 pts

    Fans of this variety will find something really interesting here. While the wine has the bigtime wild berry, chocolate, leather and spice flavors that Petite Sirah so dependably produces, it also boasts alcohol below 14%, giving it welcome balance. With thick, furry tannins, it'…