Girard 2021 Petit Sirah Napa Valley

Bold, structured, and unapologetically powerful, the Girard 2021 Petit Sirah showcases Napa Valley intensity with polish and control. Deeply colored and richly layered, it delivers dark fruit concentration, firm tannins, and savory complexity while maintaining balance and refinement.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Crafted by Girard Winery in Napa Valley, this Petit Sirah reflects the estate’s focus on expressive, vineyard-driven wines built for both impact and longevity. Sourced from carefully selected Napa Valley sites known for warm days and cool nights, the grapes achieve full phenolic ripeness while retaining freshness and structure.

The 2021 vintage provided excellent growing conditions, resulting in concentrated fruit and strong tannin development—ideal for Petit Sirah. Traditional fermentation methods are employed with extended maceration to extract color, flavor, and texture. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new, adding depth, spice, and integration to the powerful fruit core.

Critics Reviews

Napa Valley critics frequently commend Girard’s Petit Sirah for its depth and balance. Wine Enthusiast has praised Girard’s bold red wines for their richness and age-worthy structure, while Wine Spectator often notes the winery’s ability to manage power with finesse. Critics regularly highlight the wine’s dark fruit profile, firm tannins, and impressive concentration, marking it as a standout example of Napa Valley Petit Sirah.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Intense aromas of blackberry, blueberry compote, black plum, and cassis, layered with cocoa, espresso, vanilla, and cracked black pepper.

Palate:
Full-bodied and dense, delivering dark fruit preserves, mocha, licorice, and baking spice framed by muscular yet polished tannins.

Finish:
Long, structured, and persistent, with lingering notes of dark chocolate, toasted oak, savory spice, and ripe black fruit.

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