Petite Sirah I Love You

10/09/2026

Living in Maine, gives a person the understanding of what having a main lobster is like. It’s a passion and a delicate one. I know that Davis Estates having a lobster feed in Napa Valley, had to have been such a delicious and delightful evening.

Congratulations to Davis Estates on a lovely lobster celebration. 🍷I "feel" the Maine! Thanks.

10/07/2026

Fun in the vineyards!

10/07/2026

Tonight!

10/07/2026

Petite Sirah, the simply complex grape variety. (Challenge!)

Syrah is one of the grapes that parented Petite Sirah. In the crossing, the saddle leather note Syrah is famous for got lost... Perhaps the i is for ink, because that's what's in your glass?

Can you come up with other reasons?

I took this photo at Foppiano Vineyards, years ago. Enjoy.

09/25/2026

This history just came up of your guys (Michael and David) of Michael David Winery. I was just thinking of your gentlemen, and there you were. PS I Love You would love to thanks you for your support over the years, you've been most generous. Image doing an event in 2027 - with all of your Petite Producers in Lodi, with me, to celebrate 25 years of a Petite Sirah focus.

We took Petite Sirah from 62 growers and producers combined (only in CA) in 2002, to over 1,100 in the US combined. Without you, this wouldn't have been possible, without all of our members and Petite Sirah lovers.

We love you all! You're making our world go round!

2020 has taught us lot, and today we’re feeling especially grateful for family, friends, and all you loyal Freaks out there. Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. Cheers!

09/25/2026

Varozza Vineyards & Winery has Annie, who is a Petite Hurrah when she helps to deliver grapes!

09/24/2026

The true heroes of Petite Sirah, besides all of you fans, are the wineries who support all of my efforts on this page and other marketing duties. Some wineries come through, when membership is renewed. Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs is back, as is Heringer Estates Family Vineyards & Winery.

My dear friend Steve Heringer, of Heringer Estates Family Vineyards & Winery, helped me to launch the efforts in 2002. He was a first board member, when PS I Love You was initiated. Most of my board of directors was comprised of growers, at the time. I'll never forget the day Steve showed up for a meeting at Concannon Vineyard, and brought his first bottle of Petite Sirah! He stepped right into the spotlight of not only a grower, but then also a producer. And he still is. His son Mike Heringer has taken his father's former roles, but Steve is still quietly active.

For Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs, Paul Draper is now winemaker emeritus in Paso Robles, but in the beginning I was able to have a conversation with him from afar. He was such a gentleman and he knew how much it meant to Petite Sirah to have its own advocacy group. He's been with us ever since.

Petite Sirah is not for everyone, we know that. Its bold, voluptuous favors take a brave person to want to decipher all of its nuances, as you know. And Mr. Draper stepped right up, as did Mr. Heringer. Zin's a starter and Petite's the finisher - or YOU wouldn't be here, either.

Thanks to the brands who hold it in high esteem, and our fans, who also hold it in your hearts!

09/22/2026

From Theopolis Vineyards: Vineyard and Harvest update. Here’s a look at our Estate Petite Sirah Vineyard in Yorkville Highlands. Harvest is on schedule, maybe a little early this year. We check the brix level daily. Harvest is determined by the sugar level in the fruit and may happen in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates. Thank you to our friends for these pics.
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09/17/2026

At PS I Love You, we really enjoy getting out and talking with our members. Jose Diaz records and produces the videos for members, from questions I've asked. This one is with owner Mike Davis at Davis Estates. In this video, he's talking about his caves and how they developed by going into their mountainside.