Petite Sirah (Durif) Wines

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A red wine grape varietal is called Petite Sirah (Durif). It is referred to as Petite Sirah in the Americas and as Durif in the rest of the world. It bears the name of Dr. Francois Durif who found it in Rhone in 1880. This novel grape was produced when a Peloursin vine was crossed with a Syrah plant.

Australia (especially in Riverina and Riverland), California (Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Monterey, and San Joaquin County), Yakima River Valley (Washington), Ontario's Niagara Peninsula, France, and Israel are the main countries where it is grown.

Petite Sirah is known for having high tannins and acidity, which give it excellent ageing potential. In the past, it was employed as a blending component to give weaker wines weight and structure.

Blackberry, chocolate, and black pepper flavours are present in the flavour profile along with licorice and herbal undertones that are more subdued.

Recently, there has been a resurgence of Petite Sirah in serious mixes, single-varietal bottles, and as the primary variety.

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Red 14

Berton Vineyard, Winemakers Reserve, Riverina, Durif 2021 75cl £14.92

Rich, ripe concentrated fruit bursting with varietal aromas of anise, mint and blackcurrant combined with hints of violets, spice and chocolate

Red 14.5

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Bogle Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2023 75cl £18.08

First produced in 1978 by the Bogle family, this Petite Sirah is considered Bogle's "heritage" varietal On the nose, luscious boysenberry is evident along with touches of black pepper and herbs Trademark inky and jammy tones fill the mouth with ripe fruit and berries The voluptuous finish lingers with toasty oak and lush fruit The firm tannins make this a wine that can develop for a number of years, but most people won't want to wait that long to enjoy it! Try with rich meat dishes of lamb, pork or game and their hearty sauces