It's National Love Your Pet Day! Whether you have one pet, multiple pets, or no pets, you can celebrate today with (Pet)ite Sirah and (Pet)it Verdot. Your pet can't enjoy these full bodied reds, but you can most definitely raise a glass to them! If you are looking to discover more about these grapes, check out The Vinous Grape Guide . The guide not only highlights the color and the weight of these popular grapes, but also gives a brief background on what the grape is and where it can be found. In addition to grape fun facts, we've gathered a handful of notes from the Delectable community. To make these notes even better, certain pets make an appearance alongside the wines! We hope you enjoy these facts, wines, and our play on this (Pet) centered holiday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PETITE SIRAH Color: Red Weight: Full Where: Created in France by Francois Durif, but this grape now mostly grows in Napa Valley and Sonoma, California. What: Dark, inky fruit, licorice and spice notes are typical, along with massive tannins that usually need bottle age to soften. Pairings: Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison PETIT VERDOT Color: Red Weight: Full Where: This grape originated in southwestern France, specifically Bordeaux, and is used in Bordeaux blends. This grape can also be found predominantly in Napa Valley. What: Dark flavors, intense structure and a natural inclination towards power make Petit Verdot an effective blender in Bordeaux and the Napa Valley. Very rarely seen alone. Pairings: Lamb, Baking Spices, Potato, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Chicken, Herbs, Turkey, White Rice, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Beef, Onion, Soft Cheese, Duck, Pork, Beans & Peas, Tomato-Based