Petite Sirah is Neither Petite Nor Syrah...

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Nikki is back with news from the earliest California harvest in 40 years, a surprising 50th-birthday gift to herself and a deep dive into Petite Sirah, the grape that lies about its own name.

In this episode:

Thoughts on being one year cancer-free!
Doing something that scares you every day
The night a sommelier "spanked" the Petite Sirah at Bottega Restaurant
Petite Sirah vs. Syrah: what's the deal?
The lowdown on this delicious and lesser-known grape
The (slightly) emotional story behind the first-ever 2023 Sollevato Petite Sirah:

Other Links and Resources:

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Sollevato Wines: We have limited 92-point 2023 Sangiovese and 91 point Grenache available and our 2023 Petite Sirah (bold, inky, and great for BBQ season) is also coming this fall. Sign up for the mailing list to be the first to know.

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