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Concannon Conservacy Petite Sirah 2008, Livermore Valley USA

This is an American Syrah made from the grape Petite Sirah. Deep dark purple red colour packed with dark berries, nice "cool" fruit and hint of wet wool. The taste is very fruity and packed with a good length and well balanced aftertaste. Quite a nice mouthful at a very favourable price. The winery Concannon has been making this one for more than 50 years now and was the first producing Sirah in California.

Conacannon Petite Sirah 2008, Livermore Valley, a good alternative to Cote du Rhone. 
Low price range 130 or 15$ . P++ 

Petite Syrah or Sirah is cross between Syrah and Peloursin (Rhone 1870). Called Durif or Petite Syrah in France.

http://www.concannonvineyard.com/
2007 Conservancy Petite Sirah

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