Durif The vine is a popular planting in Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, Monterey and San Joaquin County. In addition to being produced as a varietal wine, the grape is sometimes blended with Zinfandel. In years when heavy rain or excess sun has weakened the quality or yield of Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot noir plantings, Petite Sirah may also be used as a blending partner to strengthen the wine. The average age of Petite Sirah vines tends to be older than that of most Californian vines. As of December 2007, the TTB lists both Petite Sirah and Durif in 27 CFR §
Petite Arvine from the Valais. Here is what you can expect from Petite Arvine. Taste: Fragrant and fruity. Fruit: Notes of grapefruit and lime. Acidity: Elevated acidity. Tannin: Little to no bitterness. "The vintners regard it so highly that they've dedicated an entire village to it." Fully, Switzerland – Official Swiss tourism website. Overall, wines produced from this varietal are made of very high quality. Derived from Latin the name indicates the vine comes from the Savoyard Arve Valley in the Valais. Petite Arvine can typically be enjoyed with cheese fondue and other typical Swiss foods. Seafoods such as lobster, oyster and