PETITE SIRAH 2022

January 2026 Red Wine of the Month
Petite Sirah is one of America’s boldest red wines, prized for its power, depth, and commanding tannins. Once widely planted throughout California, particularly in Lodi and Clarksburg, it has long been valued for adding structure and intensity to blends. As a stand-alone varietal, Petite Sirah truly shines, offering a rich, chewy texture and a presence that confidently contradicts its “petite” name.

Our 2024 Lynfred Winery Petite Sirah is crafted from Clarksburg, California fruit and patiently aged for 24 months in barrel. The result is a full-bodied wine with a luxurious mouthfeel, rounded tannins, and a long, warming finish that lingers like a good story you are happy to reread. Bold, polished, and unapologetically expressive, this wine makes a powerful statement all on its own.

Blend: 100% Petite Sirah
Grower/Vineyard: Clarksburg, CA
Aged: American oak, 24 months

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: deep ruby
Aroma: plum, vanilla, raisins, blackberry, cedar, toasted nuts, black pepper, cinnamon
Palate: dried blueberries, dried plums, roasted oak, dark chocolate
Body: full
Finish: ripe and firm tannins, spicy, complex
Foods: braised short ribs, grilled ribeye steak, dark chocolate, braised pork
Cheeses: aged Gouda, blue cheese