Ride The Wine-ning
Pedroncelli? Aw, yeah! I used to love them back in '85! They had that logo with the lightning bolts in place of the letter l's and that big hair guitarist. You remember, right? Wine Metal gave them their third album an unprecedented 9.2 flamin' axes!
Now, some people got into the band with that so-called hit they did, "Three Vineyards." That's the one that got all the radio play. Sure, it was full-flavored, with a luscious red currant and blueberry spice, and all the notes of toasted oak made for a pretty good solo, but REAL "'Celli Bellys" (that's what we called ourselves) knew it was more "Invisible Touch" and less "Supper's Ready," you know? It was all right, but they could have taken up to five more years and made it amazing.
Naw, for my money, the 'Celli brought their a-game with "Mother Clone," a metal opera set in the year 2247. Blackberry jam up front and warm spice in the back, and every taste had a long and lingering finish. And don't forget the subtle black pepper work from the bass player. Although, I have to say, his solo album? Pffft. Too close to jazz. I mean, good for him for trying stuff and all, but that ain't metal.
Anyway, if you hear about Pedroncelli coming back through on some Monsters Of Wine tour, let me know, okay? I don't care which 6-pack it is, it's still gonna be a great show.
What? That's what you came to tell me? They ARE in town? And it's TWO 6-packs? And it's gonna be BOTH line ups?
Dude. Duuuuude. Tell me you already bought us tickets.
Features
2010 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 750ml 6-Pack
Rich aromas of plum and ripe raspberry highlight this full-flavored Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is framed by bright acidity, in just the right amount to showcase the fruit. Luscious red currant, toasted oak notes and blueberry spice combine to round out the flavors. With firm tannins and a lasting finish, it is ready to enjoy upon release or cellar up to five more years.
2010 Mother Clone Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 750ml 6-Pack
The Mother Clone Zinfandel is full bodied and intense with classic Dry Creek Valley characteristics: aromas of blackberry jam and warm spice with ripe berry flavors framed by subtle black pepper spice. This is a concentrated wine offering a great balance of fruit, mild acid and tannin combined with a long, lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar for three to five years.
Specs
2010 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 750ml 6-Pack
- Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
- Composition: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot
- Barrel Aging: 14 months in American and French Oak
- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Total Acidity: .615g/100ml
- pH: 3.57
- Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
- Composition: 92% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah
- Barrel Aging: 11 months in American Oak, 30% New Oak
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- pH: 3.75
- Total Acidity: .600g/100ml
Coming from what is considered a difficult vintage and picked over a couple of weeks in September, the resulting fruit retained a high concentration of flavor and deep quality of fruit. While fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, the cellar crew performed daily pumpovers - extracting color and flavor from the skins. The wine was aged in American oak barrels for 11 months. A touch of Petite Sirah (8%) adds additional color, structure, and tannin to the Zinfandel.
Specs
2010 Three Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 750ml 6-Pack
- Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
- Composition: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot
- Barrel Aging: 14 months in American and French Oak
- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Total Acidity: .615g/100ml
- pH: 3.57
- Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
- Composition: 92% Zinfandel, 8% Petite Sirah
- Barrel Aging: 11 months in American Oak, 30% New Oak
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- pH: 3.75
- Total Acidity: .600g/100ml
Coming from what is considered a difficult vintage and picked over a couple of weeks in September, the resulting fruit retained a high concentration of flavor and deep quality of fruit. While fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, the cellar crew performed daily pumpovers - extracting color and flavor from the skins. The wine was aged in American oak barrels for 11 months. A touch of Petite Sirah (8%) adds additional color, structure, and tannin to the Zinfandel.
Vendor Details
Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards
- Founded:
- 1927
- Owner:
- Pedroncelli Family
- Location:
- Sonoma, CA
The year was 1927. President Calvin Coolidge captured the imagination of nobody. Babe Ruth hit home run after home run powered by little more than whiskey and sausage. And John Pedroncelli, Sr. bought a vineyard and winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. Since then, four generations of Pedroncellis have weathered Prohibition, wine booms and busts, and changing tastes. And they’re still a family-owned operation making acclaimed premium wines. Wherever you are now, Sultan of Swat and Silent Cal, this next glass is for you.
Sales Stats
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- 2m 1.006s
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