2010 Villa San-Juliette Paso Robles Petite Sirah

About This Wine

When Adam LaZarre makes Petite Sirah, he’s thinking about food.

No, it’s not that he finds it difficult to focus on the task at hand. He simply wants to make sure that the finished wine is food-friendly. And that desire influences his decisions in the cellar.

“I find our Petite Sirah a bit too jammy on its own,” LaZarre candidly says. “That’s great if you’re producing an aperitif, but not so great if you’re producing wine for food,” as he does at Villa San-Juliette in the Paso Robles growing region of California. That’s why he includes other varieties in the blend. For the 2010 vintage, these included Merlot and just a splash of Grenache.

“The intensity of the Petite Sirah still pops through on the nose and in the primary fruit flavors,” LaZarre adds, “but there’s also a platform for food flavors and textures to stand on.” It’s a platform that provides endless culinary possibilities.

About Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah can be described as black peppery, but can mostly be described as "vinous" and, agreeable, pleasant, and sometimes delicious, not highly distinctive. Wines made from Petite Sirah age slowly and can survive fairly long cellaring of ten years or more.

Tasting Notes

• Grape Composition:79% Petite Sirah, 20% Merlot and 1% Grenache
• Grape Source:Paso Robles Growing Area of California
• Aromas & Flavors:Blueberry, Blackberry and a Hint of Oak
• Aging Vessels:80% French and 20% American Oak Barrels (20% First Use) for 14 Months
• When to Drink:Now Through 2018
• Food Pairing Suggestiongrilled meats, or lasagna.

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Recipes.

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  Grilled Figs With Gorgonzola Summer may be waning, but the grilling season continues. Petite Sirah, Zinfandel or a bold red blend would match nicely with this dish, which makes a wonderful starter course. This recipe makes enough to fill a party pass-around platter... Get The Recipe
  

  Boeuf Bourgogne This family-sized recipe hails from the Burgundy region of France. It matches beautifully with California Petite Sirah or Zinfandel. Get The Recipe
  

  Pork Tenderloin With Tart Cherry Port And Caraway Sauce This delicious recipe from Sonoma County's J. Fritz Winery matches beautifully with almost any red wine. It makes 4 to 6 servings. Get The Recipe
  

  Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
  

  Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
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  Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
  

  Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe