Winery Ursa Vineyards - Petite Sirah

Winery Ursa VineyardsPetite Sirah

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Petite Sirah of Winery Ursa Vineyards is a red wine from the region of Sierra Foothills of California.
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 Winery Ursa Vineyards

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Petite Sirah of Winery Ursa Vineyards in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ursa Vineyards's Petite Sirah.

Winemaker
Greg Stokes
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Schoenburger

Aromatic and fruity whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate with moderate acidity and signature Muscat aromas of rose, peach, white-fleshed fruits and light spice notes. Early-ripening and hardy. Grown in Germany, England and Canada, it adapts to northerly wine-growing climates. Synonym for Schönburger, a German variety obtained in 1979 at Geisenheim, a cross of Pinot Noir × Pirovano 1.

Last vintages of this wine

Petite Sirah - 2007
In the top 100 of of Sierra Foothills wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Petite Sirah - 0
In the top 100 of of Sierra Foothills wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Petite Sirah from Winery Ursa Vineyards are 0, 2007

Informations about the Winery Ursa Vineyards

The winery offers 14 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Sierra Foothills in the region of California

The Winery Ursa Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Sierra Foothills to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 45000 of of United States wines
In the top 500 of of Sierra Foothills wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

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: Ventilation

Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.

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