In a recent article written for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, wine writer Dan Berger explores the charms of petite sirah and the challenges this grape has had over the years, as it relates to consumer appeal. Ridge and Freemark Abbey’s York Creek Petite Sirahs from the 1970’s were mentioned as examples of quality styles “made by brilliant winemakers (Freemark Abbey’s Jerry Luper and Ridge’s Paul Draper).”