Oakstone WineryPetite Sirah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Petite Sirah from the Oakstone Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Petite Sirah of Oakstone Winery in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
Pairings that work perfectly with Petite Sirah
Original food and wine pairings with Petite Sirah
The Petite Sirah of Oakstone Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Oakstone Winery's Petite Sirah.
Discover the grape variety: Canaiolo
Supple and delicate reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate, featuring signature aromas of plum, violet, cherry and gentle spices. Brings roundness and fruit to blends. Long the companion of Sangiovese in the historic Chianti DOCG, it produces approachable Tuscan wines. Today seeing renewed interest as a single variety for more delicate artisan cuvées. Emblematic autochthonous black variety from Tuscany.
Informations about the Oakstone Winery
The Oakstone Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Sierra Foothills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sierra Foothills
Historic stronghold of Californian Zinfandel (~40% of plantings) inherited from the Gold Rush (1856). Fleshy, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and sweet spices, round tannins and generous warmth. Over-100-year-old vines at Amador. Also dense, peppery Syrah, lively, fruity Barbera, deep Petite Sirah.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Concentrator
A device that removes water from grape must by reverse osmosis or entropy system. Its proponents say that it is better to remove water than to add sugar to produce more alcohol. The improperly used concentrator can also exaggerate bad tastes or greenness of tannins.
