A benchmark California Zinfandel from one of Dry Creek Valley's historic family wineries. The "Mother Clone" designation refers to vines propagated from Pedroncelli's original 1904 plantings, giving the wine exceptional depth and complexity. Expect bold blackberry and raspberry fruit, the signature black pepper spice that defines quality Zinfandel, and a rich, warming finish. This is American Zinfandel at its best—generous, bold, and utterly delicious.
The inky, deep purple colour is characteristic of ripe Zinfandel from warm Sonoma vineyards. The bright magenta-pink rim shows freshness despite the wine's concentration.
Bold, brambly, and utterly irresistible. Ripe blackberry jam dominates—that signature Zinfandel character—with fresh raspberry adding lift. The black pepper note is pronounced and unmistakable, Zinfandel's calling card. Dark cherry and plum flesh out the fruit profile. Oak influence shows through subtle vanilla and a hint of toasty spice, while liquorice adds a savoury complexity. A wine that smells like summer barbecues and good times.
Intensity: Pronounced | Condition: Clean, exuberant
Flavours: Jammy blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, spice box, hint of chocolate, vanilla
Finish: Long, spicy finish with persistent berry fruit and pepper
Quality: Very Good - classic Dry Creek Zinfandel character
Dry Creek Valley is Zinfandel's spiritual home in California. The warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for the grape, while the well-drained benchland soils stress the vines just enough to concentrate flavours. Pedroncelli has been farming here since 1927, and their heritage vines produce wines of remarkable intensity.