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Top Rated Petite Sirah

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Petite Sirah originated in Montpellier, France, though it is grown today in other regions of the world, including Israel, Australia and California. Considered to be somewhat acidic with relatively intense tannins, Petite Sirah has a deep, dark-red color and an herbal bouquet, with tones of black pepper, black fruits, plum and blueberry. These are the best Petite Sirahs we've tasted, starting with our highest rated wines.



Sculpterra
2006 Petite Sirah
Paso Robles, CA
16/20
$32

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J. Lohr
2008 Tower Road Petite Sirah
Paso Robles, CA
14.5/20
$35

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Langtry Estate
2004 Petite Sirah Serpentine Meadow
Guenoc Valley, CA
14.5/20
$40


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Lava Cap
2009 Petite Sirah Granite Hill
El Dorado, CA
14.5/20
$32


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Bella Vineyards
2008 Big River Ranch Petite Sirah
Alexander Valley, CA
14/20
$38

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Bianchi Winery
2004 Signature Selection Petite Sirah Paso Robles
Paso Robles, CA
14/20

$24

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Chateau La Paws
2002 Petite Sirah
Alameda, CA
14/20

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Foppiano Vineyards
2003 Petite Sirah
Russian River Valley, CA
14/20
$23

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Robert Biale Vineyards
2008 Thomann Station Petite Sirah
St. Helena, CA
14/20
$51

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Clay Station
2004 Petite Sirah
Lodi, CA
13.5/20

$12

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Concannon Vineyard
2005 Petite Sirah, Limited Release
Central Coast, CA
13.5/20

$14
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Guglielmo Winery
2007 Private Reserve Petite Sirah
Santa clara Valley, CA
13.5/20

$19

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Huntington Wine Cellars
2005 California Petite Sirah
Multiple AVAs, CA
13.5/20

$14

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Parducci
2008 Petite Sirah
Mendocino County, CA
13.5/20

$11

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Seven Artisans
2007 Petite Sirah
Suisun Valley, CA
13.5/20

$18

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Two Angels
2005 High Valley Petite Sirah
High Valley, CA
13.5/20

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Barra
2001 Petite Sirah
Mendocino, CA
13/20

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Guenoc
2000 Petite Sirah
Guenoc Valley, CA
13/20

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Oak Grove Vineyards
2004 Reserve Petite Sirah
Multiple AVAs, CA
13/20
$7



 
(Updated: 01/10/12 BH)

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