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Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah is a grape native to France, but is now commonly grown across the USA and Australia. As the name suggests, it is a direct descendant of the popular (and slightly more imposing) Syrah grape variety. Nevertheless, expect an intense, robust structure and typical notes of juicy blueberry, black pepper and liquorice.

General Characteristics

Colour: Red

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: High

Body: Full

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

Flavours: Jam Raspberry Strawberry Chocolate Coffee Toffee Vanilla Cedar Oak Smoke Tobacco Black Pepper White Pepper Balsamic Fennel Licorice Star Anise Baking Spice Cinnamon Nutmeg Blackberry Bramble Black Cherry Black Plum Cardamom Clove Ginger Blackcurrant Blueberry Cassis