petite sirah

noun

petite si·rah -sə-ˈrä

variants or less commonly petite syrah

often capitalized P&S

: a dry red wine of spicy fruitiness made from a grape grown chiefly in California

also : the grape

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Earning 93 points from the Wine Independent, the 2021 is 90% cabernet, 5% petit Verdot 4% malbec and 1% petite sirah. —

Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Also, the Verde Valley has more than 40 grape varieties and is a prime destination for white wine lovers with sips from viognier and chardonnay to petite sirah. —

Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024 The Field Blend combines cabernet sauvignon, petite sirah, petit verdot, zinfandel and merlot into a smooth, ripe, slightly sweet red, fine for casual sipping or to wash down burgers or takeout kebabs. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 The blend is syrah, grenache, petite sirah and viognier, grown in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley and Mendocino County’s McDowell Valley. —

Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for petite sirah