Pedroncelli Sonoma County Mixed Case

by Wootbot

Memorieeeees

Do you gals remember 2009? Those were the days.

“Gosh, drinking these Pedroncelli vintage wines really brings me back. Can you guys believe they’re all from 2009? That seems so long ago – like another life…”

“Does it ever. We were all so young then. So full of hope. Kings premiered on NBC, and expectations couldn’t have been higher. Beyoncé was admonishing a nation to Put a Ring On It. And the people of San Francisco still considered themselves fated to lack a World Series title.”

“Sigh. Pass me some white?”

“Just think. When this wine was bottled, the Large Hadron Collider was not even fully operational! That blows my mind. Can it really have gone by so quickly?”

“Who was even President then?”

“Gosh. I don’t know. I’d have to look it up in a history book or something.”

“Where was everybody living at that point. Diana?”

“Ummmm. Let’s see. I was living…here. In the same apartment.”

“Oh wow. Daniella?”

“I’m not even sure if I can remember. Who was I dating?”

“Toby. Your current boyfriend.”

“Oh that���s RIGHT. Oh my gosh: Toby. I almost forgot about him. How embarrassing. So I was living with Toby in the same place as I am now…”

“Those were the days.”

“Were they ever. Now, who wants to get oddly nostalgic about the year this soup was canned? Let’s see... 2005.”

2009 Zinfandel, Mother Clone, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 3-Pack
 
  • Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
  • Composition: 90% Zinfandel; 10% Petite Sirah
  • Aging: 12 months in American Oak, 30% new oak
  • Alcohol: 14.8%
  • pH: 3.71
  • Total Acidity: .585g/100ml
Pedroncelli’s historic Zinfandel vineyards were planted to Zinfandel since 1904. Their Zinfandel vines are head-pruned and hand-picked. They were cloned from the original “Mother” vines of which one quarter of an acre exist today and fruit from these 100-year-old vines is included in this blend. Along with the fruit from their estate vineyards, it has been a Pedroncelli tradition to blend in the fruit from the Buchignani vineyard, another old vine (50 years old) vineyard.  A touch of Petite Sirah adds additional color, structure, and tannin to this Zinfandel.
 
 
2009 Sangiovese, Alto Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley 3-Pack
 
  • Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Estate Vineyards
  • Alcohol:14.4%
  • Barrel Aging: 17 Months in American Oak
  • pH: 3.51
  • Total Acidity: .660g/100ml
In honor of their Italian heritage, Pedroncelli planted this classic Italian varietal, known as the backbone of Chianti, 20 years ago, seeking to add some unique wines to their line. Ripe berry, red plum, and a hint of cocoa highlight the aromas of this Sangiovese.  The taste is full flavored and balanced, with cherry, berry, and warm spice on the palate. Medium-bodied, this wine is framed by good fruit, well-integrated tannins and a long, full flavored finish.
 

 

2009 Merlot, Bench Vineyards, Dry Creek Valley 3-Pack
 
  • Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
  • Aging: 10 months in American oak
  • Alcohol: 14.2%
  • pH: 3.62
  • Total acidity: .600g/100ml
Characterized by sloped topography and gravelly/rocky residual soils, the unique growing conditions bring out the best in Pedroncelli's Merlot. Bouquet of black cherry, warm spice and rich plum. Blackberry, red currant, and tea notes highlight the flavor. The subtle toasty oak complements the rich fruitiness in the mouth. Lush and full bodied, with soft tannins and a lasting finish.
 

 

2009 Morris Fay Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 3-Pack
 
  • Appellation:  Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
  • Composition:   100 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Barrel Aging:  Fourteen months in French oak
  • Alcohol:  13.7%   
  • pH:  3.69  
  • Total acidity:  .615g/100ml
Located east of the winery in northern Alexander Valley, west of Geyserville, the Fay family has maintained this vineyard for over 50 years.  This appellation has been recognized as one of California’s finest sites for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.  Deep garnet red in color, Pedroncelli's Morris Fay Cabernet Sauvignon is rich in aromas of cherry, plum, and toasty oak.  Forward tannins create richness on the palate followed by long-lasting spice and fruit flavors lingering on the finish.  This Cabernet typifies the rich, spicier flavors of Alexander Valley fruit.  Ready to drink now or cellar for 10 more years.
 

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