{"product_id":"pedroncelli-mother-clone-zinfandel-2019-750ml","title":"Pedroncelli Winery Mother Clone Zinfandel 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE MOTHER CLONE VINEYARD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pedroncelli house is founded on Zinfandel. It was the first grape planted in the early 1900s, it was the first wine founder Giovanni made after Prohibition ended and it was also the first varietal we labeled under our name in 1947. Using the budwood from the mother vineyard to clone a second generation carries our vineyard story forward, echoing the generations of our family. The fruit from three generations of these “mother” vines are part of the blend as well as fruit from the Bushnell and Giovannoni vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST \u0026amp; WINEMAKING NOTES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage of 2022 was influenced by low amounts of rain and was followed by a warm growing season which sped up maturity as well as concentrated flavors and color. Harvest was early to get ahead of the heat wave the first week of September. The different blocks were hand-picked the first part of September. This preserved the varietal flavors, aromatics and natural acidity. At the crush pad, destemmed grapes are transferred to a fermentation tank to cold soak for 48 hours and then is inoculated with selected yeast. Daily pump-overs and fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with delestage regimes are done for maximum phenolic extraction. Pressing follows and the new wine is transferred to storage tanks until barreled down. Twelve months of aging in American oak barrels develop additional complexity. The addition of Petite Sirah (9%) adds depth and structure to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPELLATION Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES AGING 12 months in American Oak barrels, 30% new oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL 15.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Mother Clone is a classic ‘Dry Creek’ Zinfandel with spicy aromas of cinnamon and white pepper along with red berries and a touch of vanilla. Black cherry flavors blend with vanilla, licorice, and warm baking spices. The berry-spice combination, so typical of Dry Creek Zin, includes a touch of pepper on the rounded finish which is a hallmark of our style. Enjoy now or cellar for three to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e92 Points, Value Pick of the Week | Wine Spectator Insider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupple and brambly, with jammy raspberry, licorice and cracked pepper flavors that end on a zesty accent. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points | Rich Cook, Wine Review Online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry Creek Valley is among the top locales for Zinfandel, and I think it certainly is an area that allows for optimal ripeness levels while at the same time maintaining the fresh acidity that makes Zin so great at the table. You’ll notice a high alcohol number on the label, but you won’t notice it at all in the glass. Pepper remains intact (it often falls out of the mix at this degree of ripeness) and it makes the brambly fruit character pop. American oak is present in an enhancing manner, adding an elegant rusticity to the wine. Delicious! Contains 9% Petite Sirah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember 20, 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition\u003cbr\u003e91 Points | James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good choice for fans of high-powered, densely textured reds. Pushes the limits of ripeness and heavy body while balancing them with well-saturated, mouth-filling tannins that bring a sense of balance and fullness. Notes of cinnamon, vanilla bean and cloves from oak aging add nice complexity. Drink now or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine.com, Wilfred Wong | 90 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel is a sturdy and mouth filling wine. This wine shows aromas and flavors of aromatic spices, lively raspberries, and a suggestion of oak. Enjoy it with a BBQ featuring Coney Island Hot Dogs. (Best Served: 2024-2027) - September 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pedroncelli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975824085216,"sku":"106711","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/pedroncelli-mother-clone-zinfandel_1.jpg?v=1663888232","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/pedroncelli-mother-clone-zinfandel-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}