About Petite Sirah Red Wine

About Petite Sirah Red Wine
Petite Sirah, which is also spelled as Petite Syrah (or even Petit Sirah) is a California red wine with deep color, rich tannins and a good deal of spice. While a few medium and larger-sized producers in California make Petite Sirah, most examples are from smaller artisan producers. These vintners often emphasize the chocolate and plum flavors as well as the chewy tannins.

Top Picks for Petite Sirah

Freixo 2019 Special Edition Petite Sirah
94 points
$65
A remarkable complex and appetizing red with exotic coffee and umami flavors to entice and delight the palate, particularly at the table with a hearty, meaty meal.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2019 Cassie Petite Sirah
93 points
$56
A tidal wave of black and red fruits merges with the spice cabinet for a provocative Zinfandel-like red wine.
Vezer Family Vineyard 2018 La Salette Estate Petite Sirah
93 points
$100
A roasty, toasty red that drinks indulgently.
Awards: 2022 Best Petite Sirah
Lawer Estates 2019 Betsys Vineyard Petite Sirah
90 points
$42
Rich and ripe, loaded with black and purple fruit and seasoned with baking spices.
Monte De Oro 2017 Vineyard Reserve Petite Sirah
89 points
$90
Chocolate and cherry expressions abound around expensive oak creating a lovely expression of Petite Sirah.
Lorenzi Estate 2018 The Swale Estate Reserve Petite Sirah
89 points
$45
A bold Petite Sirah to pair with an Italian beef sandwich on a picnic.
Theopolis Vineyards 2020 Estate Grown Petite Sirah
88 points
$42
A rich and toothsome sipper.
Berton Vineyards 2021 Metal Label Petite Sirah
88 points
$13
Best Buy
Interesting black fruits and good structure make this a very food friendly wine.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Bioterra 2019 Fingerprint Collection Petite Sirah
88 points
$145
An interesting and savory wine that would make a good pairing with peppered steak on the grill.
Grace Town 2018  Petite Sirah
88 points
$16
A brawny, brooding, barrel-chested red that brings a boatload of bright, chewy, blue fruits to the bash.