Our Heritage Petite Sirah is the best of the best at Concannon.       We only make it in the very best years with the best grapes from the best wine lots. Our big, rich, full-bodied Concannon Heritage Petite Sirah is a reflection of Concannon's continued commitment to quality for over a century. Its deep purple color only hints at what this Petite Sirah has to offer. On the nose, jammy black cherry fruit intermingle with a touch of white pepper and a slight trace of eucalyptus mint. On the palate, this Petite Sirah has nothing petite about it. While it is big, bold, and brawny, the tannins are as sleek and supple as velvet, suggesting that they will hold the power of this wine for decades. A touch of smoke finishes this wine in completely elegant style. Our Heritage Petite Sirah is enhanced by long term aging, 10 Years or more.        As the first winery to release varietaly labeled Petite Sirah, Concannon's focus on this full-bodied wine has been part of our trademark for decades. Now, with acres of Petite plantings fronting Tesla Road on our Livermore estate, we're renewing our commitment to this very special varietal.        In a departure from prior east-west orientations, the new rows of Petite Sirah run north-south to promote even sun exposure and ripening. We use vertical shoot positioning to provide a canopy of shading and promote good air movement through the fruiting zone. Evening airflow from the San Francisco Bay also cools the vines and protects them from overheating.