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Petite Syrah

Hello all,

Any recommendations for petite syrah that anyones tried?

Permalink Reply by Jesse Porter on October 23, 2008 at 6:43pm: When the LA chapter went up to the Santa Barbara Wine Futures Event, we tried the 2007 Jaffurs Petite Sirah... that was one of the best I've ever had.

We also tasted a couple of solid examples back in May when Emily grilled us up some burgers. The 2005 Michael-David "Petite Petit" drank nicely with a big beef patty fresh off the grill.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Andrew Lang on October 23, 2008 at 6:45pm: I find it's much harder to find a bad bottle of it than a good one. Also I think they've annoyingly started spelling it "Petite Sirah", which is lame. Even something as simple and inexpensive as the Bogle is pretty solid ($12). I don't think I've ever had one I've actively disliked though.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sarah Warner on October 23, 2008 at 11:29pm: Summers Estate Wines Petit Sirah; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mitch on October 24, 2008 at 9:31am: David Bruce- out of the Los Gatos area near San Jose. He says that he's out to make the best Pinot Noir, but his Petite is DYNOmite!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason on November 8, 2008 at 4:49pm: Stag's Leap and Rassmussen are both tops on my list.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by dave potter on November 9, 2008 at 10:17am: I may be biased... but I think the Epiphany Cellars Petite is definitely worth a look.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Katie on November 11, 2008 at 5:13pm: Petite Sirah had the "honor" of being my favorite varietal for awhile. I agree with Andrew's sentiments on finding bad ones--I haven't had too many domestic ones that I've disliked. I recommend the website PSILoveYou.org, it's supported by a myriad of P.S fans, so take that with a slight promotional grain of salt but these folks really do love the grape, and there is a section that has a variety of links to Petite Sirah independent reviews and info.

My first love was the 2001 ConCannon Petite Syrah. Recent vintages weren't quite as tasty to me. Recently, I've been enjoying the Consilience La Presa Vineyards releases. I also like the SBC, too, though I think they may only be selling magnums of whatever release is current, right now. So make sure you're extra thirsty.

I think I have a bottle of that Jaffurs on my rack actually...this has motivated me to open it soon!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jesse Porter on November 11, 2008 at 5:35pm: Uh huh. And in what part of your house is said wine rack, exactly?

And during what periods of time will you be away from your house?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Katie on November 12, 2008 at 2:56pm: Hah! Do a Petite Sirah tasting and all will be revealed!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jesse Porter on November 11, 2008 at 5:33pm: Dave, I feel like we were already singing the Epiphany's praises way back before we met you...

Check out the LA Times favorites list from last March; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Michael Koth on November 12, 2008 at 6:26pm: Wolff Vineyards in the Edna Valley and Penman Springs in Paso Robles are two of my favorites in this category. Silkwood makes a wonderful PS but at $48 is a bit pricy.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Angela Soleno on November 19, 2008 at 10:02pm: Consilience La Presa Vineyard Petite... 2005 will blow your mind. If you like um big ultra rich bursting with blueberries and white pepper. Delicious, and yes, I am biased.; ▶ Reply to This

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