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Wijnhuis | Caymus-Suisun |
|---|---|
Druivenrassen | 100% Durif |
Wijnstreek | Suisun Valley |
Wijnstijl | Californische Petite Sirah |
Alcoholgehalte | 15.2% |
Allergenen | Bevat sulfieten |
Wijnbeschrijving | A potent Suisun Valley Durif (Petite Sirah) that balances dark intensity with mellow elegance. Deep notes of blackberry, blueberry compote, and dark plum are layered with mocha, violet florals, black pepper, and savory bay leaf. Medium‑plus bodied with silky, dusty tannins and bright acidity, it has a long finish with a whisper of dark chocolate and tobacco. Pair with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, pepper‑crusted sausages, or pepper steak – a robust, refined companion for hearty fare. |
Licht | Stevig | |
Soepel | Tanninerijk | |
Droog | Zoet | |
Rond | Fris |
Much like Malbec, Petite Sirah is the product of France but it found its home in places with a much warmer, dryer climate like Israel, Australia, and the United States.
Petite Sirahs tend to be highly tannic and highly acidic. They exude strong blackberry notes, as well as a good kick of cracked black pepper.
The grape was developed by Dr. Francois Durif in the 1870s as a hybrid grape that wasn...
