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Synonyms
Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in California, USA.
The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to blackberry, plum, blueberry, pepper, spice and vanilla.
In the cellar it meets american oak.
It is planted most seriously in California.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Zinfandel and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Durif.
At the table it suits venison chop with pan-roasted butternut squash, garlicky grass-fed beef fillet and spit-roasted lamb.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Venison chop with pan-roasted butternut squash
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Garlicky grass-fed beef fillet
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Spit-roasted lamb
Also labelled.
Durif.
Bottles to look for.
- August Briggs Wishes Red, Napa Valley, USA
- Bogle Vineyards Essential Red, California, USA
- C. G. Di Arie Gallery Collection Interlude Red, Shenandoah Valley, USA
- Chronic Cellars 'Robyn Cradles', Paso Robles, USA
- Chronic Cellars The Unteachables, Paso Robles, USA
- Concannon Vineyard 'Crimson & Clover' Reserve Red, Livermore Valley, USA
- David Coffaro Block 4 Red, Dry Creek Valley, USA
- Fetzer Crimson Winemaker's Favorite Red Blend, California, USA
Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel: common questions
01.What does Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel taste like?+
Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel tastes of blackberry, plum, blueberry, pepper, spice and vanilla, plus five more. The wines show full body, high tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel from?+
Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel originates in California, USA.
03.Where is Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel grown?+
The key regions for Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel are California.
04.What food pairs with Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel?+
Pour it with venison chop with pan-roasted butternut squash, garlicky grass-fed beef fillet and spit-roasted lamb.
05.What else is Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel called?+
Petite Sirah - Syrah - Zinfandel is also labelled Durif.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.