Category Archives: Petite Sirah

Mini-Review – Ballentine Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley Petite Sirah

Ballentine Vineyards is a family-run winery with roots in Napa Valley dating back to 1906.  I received a bottle of their 2010 Petite Sirah in the mail a couple of weeks ago and was definitely surprised with the depth of … Continue reading

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Guglielmo 2008 Petite Sirah

Today, I am recommending a Petite Sirah I thankfully stumbled across a few weeks ago and is definitely worth sipping.  Guglielmo is a winery established in 1925 in the Santa Clara Valley.  Their 2008 Petite Sirah is estate grown and retails for around … Continue reading

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A Couple of Great Petite Sirah Values!

As I am heading into the homestretch of my Petite Sirah tasting journey, I want to highlight a couple of great values.  One comes from Pedroncelli Winery and the other from Bogle Vineyards.   Both are surprisingly balanced with gentler tannins than many other … Continue reading

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Gustafson 2009 Estate Petite Sirah

Gustafson Family Vineyards is a small, family run winery in the Dry Creek Valley.  Each of their wines are estate grown on their sustainably farmed vineyard.  I was excited to have the chance to try their 2009 Estate Petite Sirah (as well … Continue reading

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Parducci’s Petite Sirah Shines!

Next up on my Petite Sirah tasting journey are two picks from Parducci.  Parducci was founded in 1932 in Mendocino County and they offer a few different bottles of Petite Sirah.  I had the chance to taste their 2009 Small Lot Blend and … Continue reading

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Concannon Conservancy 2009 Petite Sirah

Concannon Vineyard has a rich legacy dating back to 1883 which includes being a major force in creating awareness for Petite Sirah.  In 1961, they became the first winery to varietally label Petite Sirah and it has since become the flagship wine of Concannon.  … Continue reading

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Andis 2010 Reserve Petite Sirah

When I received a bottle of Petite Sirah from Andis, I was interested to learn a little more about the winery and the people behind it.  Andis is located in the Sierra Foothills of Amador County and both of the founders came from Hawaii … Continue reading

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Putting Petite Sirah In The Spotlight!

A few weeks ago, I was asked by Jo Diaz if I would be interested in taking a Petite Sirah tasting journey.  Jo is Executive Director of the Petite Sirah advocacy group PS I Love You and an all-around great woman who is truly … Continue reading

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Last Minute Christmas Pick – The Crusher Petite Sirah

With only a few days left before Christmas, you may find yourself scrambling to buy a few bottles of wine that will please your holiday crowd.  I recently uncorked a bottle of 2011 “The Crusher” Petite Sirah and was really impressed … Continue reading

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Taste Live with Thirsty Girl and HandCraft Wines!

Last Wednesday evening, I was among some of the lucky bloggers who got to participate in a live Twitter tasting with Thirsty Girl and HandCraft Wines.  HandCraft Wines are the creation of Cheryl Indelicato, who has been in the California wine industry for … Continue reading

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