**Petite Sirah** is a red grape that originated in France as Durif, a cross of Syrah and the obscure Peloursin, though it found its lasting fame in California and Australia. Despite the name, it is a distinct variety and not simply a small-berried Syrah. **In the glass** — inky and dark, it delivers powerful blackberry and plum fruit, black pepper and dark chocolate, with high tannin, robust structure and full body. It is one of the most deeply coloured of all red wines. **Where it grows** — California is its true home today, both as a bold varietal and as a blending grape to add colour and grip; it is also grown in Australia (where the name Durif persists), Israel and elsewhere. **At the table** — made for grilled steak, barbecue and rich braises. **Cellaring** — its tannin and depth reward patience, and serious examples can develop for a decade or more.
Wines
- 1628 Durif — De Bortoli
- 3 Bridges Durif — Calabria Family Wines
- Ann's Block Estate Petite Sirah — Alta Colina
- Basket Press Durif/Shiraz — Anderson Winery
- Cali Red — 19 Crimes
- Conundrum 10th Anniversary Red Blend — Caymus Vineyards
- Cuttings Cabernet Sauvignon — The Prisoner Wine Company
- Durif — Rusticana
- Durif — All Saints Estate
- Durif — Cofield Wines
- Durif — Pfeiffer
- Durif — Rutherglen Estates
- Durif Shiraz — The Black Stump
- Elevage Petite Sirah — Rob Paulazzo
- Estate Petite Sirah — Vina Robles
- Estate Petite Sirah American Limited Release — Biltmore Estate Winery
- Family Cellar Durif — All Saints Estate
- Ingenuity — Epoch Estate
- Legacy Red Blend — Josh Cellars
- Lytton Springs — Ridge Vineyards
Frequently asked questions
What are the characteristics of Petite Sirah?
blueberry, inky, massive tannin.
How long does Petite Sirah age?
Very good — tannin demands patience
What are the synonyms for Petite Sirah?
Petite Sirah is also known as Durif.
What wines are made from Petite Sirah?
1628 Durif, 3 Bridges Durif, Ann's Block Estate Petite Sirah, Basket Press Durif/Shiraz, Cali Red and more.