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Bid on this bottle of 2021 Saxum "4hearts Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (98JD, 94DC, 94RP, 94WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Four Hearts Vineyard is another flat-out awesome 2021 that readers will love. Based on 46% Petite Sirah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Zinfandel, it sports a saturated purple hue to go with exotic notes of cassis, green tobacco, sandalwood, baking spices, and incense. It’s clearly the finest vintage of this cuvée to date, and this full-bodied, incredibly pure, layered, flawlessly balanced red can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for upwards of 10-15 years, depending on your preferences. The tannin quality here is off the charts." (08/2023)

Founded by winemaker Dave Phinney in 1998, Orin Swift Cellars is known for California wines with distinctive names and visual identities. The 2022 Machete is a California red blend centered on Petite Sirah, a grape historically developed in the state under that name.

Larry Turley founded Turley Wine Cellars in 1993, placing this 1994 Aida Vineyard Petite Syrah among the producer’s earliest vintages. Offered as a winery-direct library release, this vineyard-designated Napa Valley wine connects directly to the formative years of a California producer closely associated with Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.

It was difficult to chose a favorite although the 2009 Petite Syrah Rattlesnake Ridge, Hayne Vineyard and Library Vineyard are the three greatest in terms of concentration, depth and potential complexity. As I have said so many times, Petite Sirah is by far the most underrated varietal in California, so it is reassuring to see how many producers continue to make remarkable wines with around 13-14% alcohol as well as 20-40+ years of aging potential. (RP)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 2-bottles of 2002 Pride Mountain Napa Valley Petite Sirah and 1-bottle of 2003 Pride Mountain Napa Valley Petite Sirah (90VN, 90W&S). Of the 2003 Pride Mountain Napa Valley Petite Sirah, Vinous writes: "Saturated bright ruby color. Explosive, high-toned aromas of blackberry and licorice. Powerful, even a bit tough, with an initial blueberry flavor that was joined by cherry syrup as the wine opened in the glass. A youthfully medicinal wine that finishes with huge tannins and pronounced acidity. Like the Syrah, this will need time in bottle. This Petite Sirah, from fruit purchased from Switchback Ridge, will be the last vintage of this wine under the Pride label. (ST) 90+" (05/2006)

Petite Sirah is closely identified with Durif, a grape created in late-19th-century France from Syrah and Peloursin. Green & Red’s 2022 bottling places that historic variety in a specific California setting, drawing its Napa Valley identity from the named Tip Top Vineyard.

Matchbook Wine Company was founded by the Giguiere family, longtime winegrowers in northern Yolo County’s Dunnigan Hills. Recognized as an American Viticultural Area in 1993, Dunnigan Hills lies northwest of Sacramento. The 2024 Red Earth features Petite Sirah, the California name commonly used for Durif, a grape descended from Syrah and Peloursin.

Bid on this bottle of 2006 Charles B. Mitchell "Fair Play - Conti Estate" Reserve Petite Sirah .

Founded in Sonoma in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, Buena Vista is one of California’s oldest wineries. Its 2018 “Karoly’s Selection” is a Sonoma County Petite Sirah—a grape also known as Durif, whose parent varieties are Syrah and Peloursin. Despite the similar names, Petite Sirah and Syrah are distinct varieties.

Saturated bright ruby color. Explosive, high-toned aromas of blackberry and licorice. Powerful, even a bit tough, with an initial blueberry flavor that was joined by cherry syrup as the wine opened in the glass. A youthfully medicinal wine that finishes with huge tannins and pronounced acidity. Like the Syrah, this will need time in bottle. This Petite Sirah, from fruit purchased from Switchback Ridge, will be the last vintage of this wine under the Pride label. (ST) 90+

Founded in Sonoma in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, Buena Vista is one of California’s oldest wineries. Its 2019 “Karoly’s Selection” Sonoma County Petite Sirah connects that long California history with a grape also known as Durif—a distinct variety, not another name for Syrah.

Founded in Sonoma in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy, Buena Vista is one of California’s oldest wineries. Its 2017 “Karoly’s Selection” highlights Sonoma County Petite Sirah, a grape also known as Durif. Despite its name, Petite Sirah is distinct from Syrah: it originated in France as a crossing of Syrah and Peloursin.