2023 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel [WS92][JS91]

Producer: Pedroncelli Winery Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California Varietal: Zinfandel Year: 2023  Gold Medal Winner - 2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition  Wine Spectator, 92 Points  "Supple and brambly, with jammy raspberry, licorice and cracked pepper flavors that end on a zesty accent. Drink now through 2032."  James Suckling, 91 Points  "A 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."  Winemaker Notes:  "Our 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 o