Is Bogle Petite Sirah good?
Yes, Bogle Petite Sirah is a great value for about $12: a dark, inky, full-bodied red that tastes far more expensive than it is.
Bogle Petite Sirah · Petite Sirah · California · most grocery stores
- Alcohol
- About 14.5%
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Grapes
- Petite Sirah
- Made by
- Bogle Family Vineyards (family owned)
- From
- California, with roots in Clarksburg
- Price
- About $10 to $14
- Calories
- About 125 to 130 in a 5 oz glass
What it tastes like
Blueberry, blackberry, dark chocolate and a bit of black pepper. It is thick and dark, with a firm grip at the end.
- Bodylight → big
- Sweetnessdry → sweet
- Zingsoft → zippy
- Gripsmooth → grippy
Is it worth $12?
Yes. Petite Sirah is not a grape you see often at this price, and Bogle does it really well. If you want the biggest red on the grocery shelf for the least money, this is it.
Who it’s for
For people who love bold, dark reds and steak night. Not for anyone who wants something light or soft; tannin (the drying, grippy feeling) is a big part of this wine.
How to serve it
Open it 30 minutes before dinner or pour it into a pitcher to breathe. Serve just below room temperature.
The backstory
Petite Sirah is Bogle's heritage grape: it was the very first thing the family planted in Clarksburg in 1968. Despite the name, there is nothing petite about it. The grapes are small with thick skins, and the skins are where color and tannin (that drying, grippy feeling) come from, so the wine comes out nearly black and very firm. Recent bottlings spend a year or more in oak, which smooths the edges and adds a mocha note.
How it compares
- Bogle Petite Sirah vs Bogle Zinfandel
The Old Vine Zin is juicier and softer; pick the Petite Sirah when you want the biggest, darkest red on the shelf.
- Bogle Petite Sirah vs Catena Malbec
Catena Malbec is smoother and a little more polished for a few dollars more; Bogle Petite is bolder and more grippy.
- Bogle Petite Sirah vs The Prisoner
The Prisoner includes Petite Sirah but is plusher and sweeter-tasting at four times the price; Bogle is the drier, cheaper heavyweight.
What to eat with it
Questions people ask
- Is Petite Sirah the same as Syrah?
- No. Petite Sirah is a different grape, a cross of Syrah and an old French grape called Peloursin. It is darker and more tannic than Syrah, and most of it is grown in California.
- Is Bogle Petite Sirah sweet?
- No, it's dry. The blueberry and chocolate flavors can seem rich, but there is very little sugar and the finish is firm.
- Do you need to decant Bogle Petite Sirah?
- It helps. Pour it into a pitcher or open it 30 minutes early, and the grippy tannins soften up a lot.
- How long does Bogle Petite Sirah last?
- Unopened, it holds up well for 3 to 5 years thanks to all that tannin. Once open, recork it and it stays good for 3 to 4 days, often tasting better on day two.
- Is Bogle Petite Sirah vegan?
- Yes. Bogle lists it as vegan friendly and gluten free, and it is certified sustainable.
If you like this, try
- Bogle ZinfandelZinfandel · about $12Drink this one
- Catena MalbecMalbec · about $18Drink this one
- The PrisonerRed blend (Zinfandel-led, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Syrah) · about $50It's fine
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Last checked 2026-10-04. Moxie Vino isn’t affiliated with Bogle Vineyards; this is our honest take. Bottle photo: Bogle Family Vineyards.