Petite Sirah was first named after Francois Durif, a botanist from
the French University of Montpellier. The original source seed was
obtained from the berry of another French variety named Peloursin,
and after more than 100 years, the father was identified through
DNA analysis as Syrah.
This variety, known as Durif in France and as Petite Sirah in
the US, contains generous amounts of tannin, color, and backbone
that make it an ideal wine for use as a blender. For just these
reasons, it can be a challenge to make it into a balanced varietal
wine. We harvested the grapes at the peak of ripeness to maximize
the fruit character and minimize the harsh tannins and fermented
the wine in our Dual Compartment Submerged Cap Fermentation Tanks
that resulted in a highly concentrated wine with fruit forward and
soft tannins. We then aged the wine in predominantly French oak
barrels. During final blending 19% Estate Grown Syrah was added to
add balance and elegance to the wine.
Inky dark purple in color the wine has an elegant nose that
begins with blueberries and blackberries. Fruit gives way to cocoa,
smoke, tar, and vanilla. On the palate notes of pencil shavings and
black pepper integrate with the chewy, dusty tannins. The acidity
in the long pleasant finish balances the tannins and ends with
lingering dark cherry notes.
Varietal Content:
81% Petite Sirah, Estate Grown, Shenandoah Valley California 19%
Syrah, Estate Grown, Shenandoah Valley California
Cases Produced: 794
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