10 Stylish California Reds

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The Petite Sirah grape has been grown in California since the 1880s.

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The under-the-radar Petite Sirah grape can make outstanding big wines as well as offer exceptional value

MaryAnn Worobiec
Posted: November 16, 2009

As distinctive as Petite Sirah is for its concentration, inky dark color and sometimes chewy tannins, it’s also a wine that can be very stylish, taking on a variety of personalities to suit a range of red wine lovers.