I have no idea why anyone would have thought the petite sirah grape should bear that name, even if it is an offspring of syrah. By and large, the wines made from this grape are teeth-staining brutes. A swell (and softer) introduction is the widely available Bogle Petite Sirah ($11), which has blackberry and black pepper notes but is smooth and fresh on the palate. With winter finally arriving, this is a great wine for braised and roasted meats or veggies.
Weekly wine deal: Petite Sirah
There's nothing petite about this red, except the name.
December 3, 2009 at 6:15PM
BILL WARD
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The 23rd installment of the beer fest will take place Oct. 12 at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis.
