♦ 2008 Petite Sirah ♦

Vineyard: Pierce Ranch
Appellation: San Antonio Valley, Southwestern Monterey County
Wine: 100% Petite Sirah (Durif)
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production: 324 cases
100% Whole Berry Fermentation
Wild and Inoculated Yeasts
French, Hungarian and American Oak for 18 months
Wine is unfined and unfiltered.




 

The variety known in California as Petite Sirah has its origins in France where it is called Durif. It was named after Dr. Durif who propagated it from a cross of Peloursin and Syrah in 1880. Grown from vines in the San Antonio Valley appellation of southwestern Monterey County, this release has many layers of complexity including deep bush berries, exotic spices and hints of black pepper.

The grapes for this wine come from the relatively new appellation of San Antonio Valley in southwestern Monterey County. This high valley, west of Highway 101 is well suited to slightly warmer climate grape varieties. The block that these grapes come from is on top of a well-drained, shale covered hill.