Petite Sirah
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued beef brisket, slow-braised lamb shanks, strong blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' Petite Sirah is primarily sourced from the warm, sheltered microclimates of the Hames Valley AVA in southern Monterey County. Unlike the wind-swept northern reaches of the Salinas Valley, Hames Valley provides the intense heat and sun exposure required to fully ripen this bold, thick-skinned grape. Petite Sirah, historically known in France as Durif after its creator Dr. François Durif, has found its true spiritual home in California. Scheid's expression of this variety is celebrated for its deep, ink-like color, robust tannic structure, and rich layers of dark fruit. The dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the region preserve a vibrant natural acidity, balancing the wine's natural opulence and power.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1972 by Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards is a pioneering wine estate nestled in the heart of Monterey County's Salinas Valley in California. Over five decades, the family-owned operation has expanded across twelve distinct estate vineyards, leveraging the dramatic maritime cooling of the Monterey Bay to cultivate diverse grape varieties. Committed to forward-thinking stewardship, the winery is entirely powered by renewable wind energy and follows rigorous certified sustainable farming practices. Scheid Vineyards is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of vibrant white, red, and rosé wines, producing acclaimed varietal bottlings such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño, and Barbera, alongside handcrafted cuvées like the Claret Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Petite Sirah