The name of the red grape called petite sirah might make you think it produces a light, delicate wine, but just the opposite is true. This dark grape is known for its big, robust red wines that can be ...

Petite Sirah is often confused with Syrah — but they are not the same grape. And there’s nothing “petite” about this grape in the glass. Brian Freedman is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer; ...

Mountain Tides took on the challenge of exploring the subtleties of petite sirah, a brassy grape long used to help color and flavor wines. The Mountain Tides labels are based on photos evoking the ...

One of the most robust red wines you're likely to run across is Petite Sirah. Grown primarily in California, Petite Sirah is a French variety that is a cross of Syrah and Peloursin, an obscure grape.

Don’t let the word “petite” in the name petite sirah fool you. There is nothing small or dainty about petite sirah wines. These are big, powerful inky dark reds that have aggressive tannins and are ...