Awards & Accolades

  • Courage Zinfandel

    • 2022

      • 92 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • 93 Points, Gold | Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Jammy red fruits and juicy, mouthwatering acidity. A big, bold, fruit-forward wine from a hot, sunny appellation known for zinfandel.

      • 90 Points , Gold| Sommelier Challenge, International Wine & Spirits Competition

    • 2021

      • Wine & Spirits | 91 Points

        Tart orange-zest notes lead this clean, pleasantly vegetal zin. It's dense but there's brightness and clarity to the fruit. Some spirity warmth in the end makes the fruit taste liqueur-ish.
        -September 2024

      • 93 Points | The Wine Enthusiast Magazine

        - November 2023

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        A plush and velvety red with rich, dark-fruited character, yet it’s fresh and minerally. Medium- to full-bodied with a dusty texture to its tannins and delicious fruit. Polished finish. Drink or hold.
        - April 11, 2024

      • 96 Points | California State Fair
      • 90 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong
      • 91 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

        A red fruit driven Zin, approachable and in its prime, with lots of food pairing potential.

        - September 2024

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  • Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel

    • 2022

      • 91 Points | Wine Enthusiast

        Zesty aromas of raspberry, baked plum and licorice jump from the glass on the nose of this Zin. The palate displays rich fruit and spice character, and enough plush tannin for mid-term aging.
        — Tom R. Capo

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        A super-ripe, heavyweight wine that overflows with blackberry jam and dried cherry flavors on a high-alcohol frame. Notes of sweet oak blend with the opulent fruit as moderate tannins and light acidity add a little counterweight to the uber-rich flavors. Drink now or hold.

      • Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
      • Double Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

    • 2021

      • Wine & Spirits | 92 Points

        A sweet, plummy red, this wine’s dry tannins are just juicy enough to still feel supple, finishing warm, with the flavor of sunbaked stone. It leaves a concentrated impression of dried red-currant fruit that holds on the breath for minutes after each sip.
        - September 2024

      • 92 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • 91 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong
      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Densely fruity and mellow zinfandel. Aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, incense and roasted meat. It’s full-bodied with plush tannins. Richly fruity, with plenty of berries and melted chocolate character on the palate and a generous finish. Drink now.

        - April 11, 2024

      • 93 Points | California State Fair
      • 90 Points | Wine Spectator

        This zesty version is loaded with pepper flavors, with deep notes of black cherry, licorice and tar that build toward broad-shouldered tannins. Drink now through 2031. Tim Fish

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  • Legacy Block Zinfandel

    • 2022

      • Double Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
      • 92 Points | James Suckling

        A ripe and juicy wine with good, deep fruit flavors and a moderately tannic texture. Blackberry and raspberry aromas, with hints of sweet oak, rich blackberries, grilled plums and black pepper on the palate. Full-bodied. Drink now or hold.

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  • Mother Clone Zinfandel

    • 2023

      • 91 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong

        The 2023 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel carries on a legacy that began with the family’s first vineyard plantings in the 1920s. Deep ruby in color, it opens with expressive aromas of bramble berries and red licorice. On the palate, it is both smooth and firmly structured, delivering juicy layers of dark fruit framed by supple tannins. A touch of oak aging adds subtle spice and depth, enhancing its classic Dry Creek Valley character. This flagship Zinfandel pairs beautifully with Sonoma-style grilled beef short ribs, marinated in red wine, garlic, and fresh herbs before being slow-grilled over oak. The wine’s ripe berry notes and gentle spice complement the smoky richness and savory flavors of the dish, creating a quintessential Sonoma pairing.

        - Wilfred Wong

      • Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

    • 2022

      • 92 Points, Value Pick of the Week | Wine Spectator Insider

        Supple and brambly, with jammy raspberry, licorice and cracked pepper flavors that end on a zesty accent. Drink now through 2032. —T.F.

      • 94 Points | Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

        Dry 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.

        November 20, 2024

      • Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
      • 91 Points | James Suckling

        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.

      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 90 Points

        The 2022 Pedroncelli Mother Clone Zinfandel is a sturdy and mouthfilling 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

    • 2021

      • 92 Points, Editors' Choice | The Wine Enthusiast Magazine

        - November 2023

      • 90 Points | Wine Spectator
      • 90 Points | Wine.com

        -Wilfred Wong

      • Best of Class | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

        October 1, 2023

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  • Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 2021

      • 90 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 92 Points

        The 2021 Pedroncelli Wisdom Cabernet is built like a tank. This wine showcases aromas and flavors of bold licorice, a blast of blackberries, and aromatic spices. Pair it with a well-spiced, oven-baked Porchetta. (Best Served: 2025-2032)
        - September 2024

    • 2019

      • 95 Points, Double Gold Medal | 2023 Women's International Wine Competition

        "Lively, deep, dense, ageworthy, great chocolate finish"

        July 2023

      • 93 Points, Editors' Choice | Wine Enthusiast

        Generous blueberry and cream aromas lead to tasty black cherries and dark-chocolate flavors in this well-concentrated and well-balanced wine from one of Sonoma’s oldest wine-making families. Firm tannins and snappy fruit acidity add a nice, grippy texture. Best from 2026–2032.
        -J.G.

      • 90 Points & Gold Medal | Orange County Wine Competition

        - June 2024

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  • Block 10 Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 2022

      • 94 Points, Platinum | Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition

        I tasted this wine a few months back, and know it to be a bottling of thirteen-year-old clone 337 Cabernet on the family’s Home Ranch Vineyard. It’s a celebration of a site hitting its stride, and its bright acid profile carries rich blackberry and cherry fruit with accents of dark chocolate. It’s delicious now and will age well over the next 5-10 years. Pedroncelli hasn’t been resting on their laurels for the past 97 years, and this bottle shows that continued reformation is a key to success in business as well as in the bottle. Rich Cook

      • 91 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • Best of Class | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
      • 92 Points , Gold| Sommelier Challenge, International Wine & Spirits Competition
      • OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition | 91 Points & Gold Medal

  • Block 007 Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 2021

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Round, dense and fruit-driven cabernet sauvignon with a generous core of sweet berries. Raspberries, cherries, herbs and baking spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with melty tannins. Creamy center palate with berry and chocolate character throughout and a delicious finish. Drink now.

        - April 11, 2024

      • 90 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong
      • 91 Points | California State Fair
      • 91 Points & Gold Medal | Orange County Wine Competition

        - June 2024

      • 90 Points & Gold Medal | International Women's Wine Competition

        Good with food, black cherry, cassis.

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  • Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 2023

      • 91 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong

        The 2023 Pedroncelli Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby expression of Dry Creek Valley. Aged in a mix of French and American oak, it opens with evocative aromas of rustic spice and ripe blackberries. On the palate, it is generous and mouth-coating, delivering layers of dark berry fruit framed by polished tannins. Subtle oak notes of toast and cedar add depth and structure without overshadowing the fruit. This bold yet balanced Cabernet is an ideal companion for a Sonoma-style grilled ribeye topped with Cabernet butter, where the wine’s richness and spice harmonize beautifully with the savory, charred beef and the lush, wine-infused butter.

        - Wilfred Wong

    • 2022

      • Gold Medal | Rodeo Uncorked!
      • 92 Points | Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

        This bottling, known as “Three Vineyards” previously, now pays tribute to the second generation brothers that built the legacy that is now moving into the fourth generation. It is a fine value, and it shouts its Dry Creek Valley origins with what Julie Pedroncelli calls a “greenier” signature. That herb note tempers the ripe cool climate fruit nicely. It’s ready for a meaty meal, whether it is chicken or beef. Contains 7% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.

        November 20, 2024

      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 90 Points

        The 2022 Pedroncelli Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon is a nicely conceived wine. This wine shows aromas and flavors of baking spices, ripe blackberries, and traces of oak. Try it with grilled lamb chops. (Best Served: 2024-2029)
        - September 2024

      • 90 Points | Wine Enthusiast

    • 2021

      • 91 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • 90 Points | Wine.com

        - Wilfred Wong

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  • Endurance Estate Red Blend

    • 2022

      • 93 Points | James Suckling

        Aromas of blackberries, black cherries, licorice, dried herbs, cassia bark and spice. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is polished and refined. A nicely constructed blend of 70% sangiovese and 30% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.

      • 92 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

  • Block 11 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

    • 2023

      • 92 Points | James Suckling

        Aromas of yellow apples, Meyer lemons, phosphorous and fresh passionfruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a textured, rounded mouthfeel and balanced acidity. Mineral-driven finish. Well constructed. Drink now.

      • Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

  • Giovanni & Giulia Sauvignon Blanc

    • 2024

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        A fresh, vibrant and early drinking sauvignon blanc with a citric and orchard fruits flavor profile. It finishes with bright acidity and generous mouthfeel that is refreshing and slightly salty.

      • Double Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

    • 2023

      • 96 Points | California State Fair
      • 92 Points | Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

        This wine is part of the family’s “core four” products that recently got a package refresh that tells the story of one of California’s oldest family owned wineries, approaching their 100th anniversary in Dry Creek Valley. Combining estate fruit with a little from neighboring Mauritson Vineyard, it is a tasty fresh expression with tropical fruit, fresh citrus, green apple and a nice level of grassy character. I’m sure this will be flying off the shelf, so grab it if you see it.

        November 20, 2024

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  • Chardonnay, F. Johnson

    • 2023

      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 92 Points

        The 2023 Pedroncelli F. Johnson Chardonnay is a full-flavored and delicious wine.  This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of dried spices, yellow peaches, and toasty oak. Pair it with ginger scallion crab. (Best Served: 2024-2030)
        -September 2024

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Rich, creamy and powerful, with aromas of nectarines, bananas and sweet spices. The palate is full-bodied with moderate acidity. displaying notes of pears, cantaloupe and apricots. It finishes on a slightly bitter note with a moderate alcohol presence. Drink now.

    • 2022

      • 92 Points | The Wine Enthusiast Magazine

        - November 2023

      • 91 Points | James Suckling

        A round, creamy and textured chardonnay. It expresses notes of spiced apples, baked lemons, pastries and sweet spices. Medium-bodied with a well-rounded palate. Straightforward and deliciously fruity toward the finish. Drink now.

        - April 11, 2024

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  • Dry Creek Valley Rosé

    • 2024

      • 91 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • 90 Points, Gold Medal| Experience Rosé Wine Competition

         

      • Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

    • 2023

      • 99 Points, Double Gold, Best of Class, Best Domestic Dry | Experience Rosé

        Well balanced, tropical fruit, mid palate is loaded with strawberries.

      • 95 Points | California State Fair
      • 92 Points & Gold Medal | International Women's Wine Competition

        Dried fruit and pleasing finish.

      • 90 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong
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  • Sonoma Classico

    • 2023

      • 90 Points | Wine Spectator

        Recalls the hearty, friendly field-blend reds of the old days, with snappy cherry, currant, toasty spice and tomato leaf flavors that zip along the finish. Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2033. 6,200 cases made.

      • 90 Points | Wine.com, Wilfred Wong

        "The 2023 Pedroncelli Sonoma Classico is a medium ruby-hued blend of Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sangiovese, aged for a year in American oak. It opens with enticing aromas of ripe black plums layered with fragrant spice. On the palate, the wine is lively and well-balanced, carrying juicy plum flavors framed by bright acidity and smooth tannins. A touch of oak adds subtle toast and depth without overshadowing the fruit. This approachable yet expressive Dry Creek Valley red is a natural match for rotisserie lamb seasoned with fresh herbs, where the wine’s vibrant fruit and spice beautifully complement the savory, aromatic flavors of the dish."

        - Wilfred Wong

      • Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

    • 2022

      • 90 Points | Wine Enthusiast

        This richly extracted blend jumps from the glass with aromas of berry compote, spiced fig and cocoa powder on the nose. The palate packs a wallop of rich tannin and lively acidity with flavors of spiced cherry preserves, dark chocolate and cuttant that linger across the finish.

        4/1/2025

      • Double Gold Medal & Class Champion | Rodeo Uncorked!
      • Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
      • 91 Points | Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

        This bottling is a tribute to the field blend style traditionally done on the property, and though the ferments are done separately today, the spirit is definitely captured. It’s easy and approachable, showing cherry, soft dried herbs, and mild oak influence. It’s made with food in mind, and it’s a super value. A proprietary blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, Tinta Madeira and Souzao.

        November 20, 2024

      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 91 Points

        The 2022 Pedroncelli Classico Red Blend is a lovely food-pairing wine. This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of pleasing black fruits, hints of licorice, and dried spices. Enjoy it with Spaghetti Bolognese. (Best Served: 2024-2027)
        - September 2024

    • 2021

      • 93 Points | Wine Enthusiast
      • 91 Points | Wine Spectator

        Merlot has long been favored for blending in the Golden State. But it’s not just a part of the blend in Pedroncelli’s Sonoma Classico bottling; it’s the star, and comprises nearly two-thirds of the 2021 vintage, alongside Syrah, Sangiovese and Zinfandel. This combination results in a wine with polished tannins and snappy red currant, cedar and anise flavors.

         

        “This straightforward red is appealing for its snappy red currant, cedar and anise flavors that finish with refined and polished tannins. Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. Drink now through 2031”.Tim Fish

      • 90 Points | Wine.com

        - Wilfred Wong

      • 93 Points | California State Fair
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  • East Side Vineyard Merlot

    • 2022

      • 91 Points | James Suckling

        Beefy, salt-and-pepper aromas lead to good, deep and vibrant fruit and spice flavors in this full-bodied wine. Dark plums, black cherries, coffee and blackberry jam on the palate, with moderate, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold.

    • 2021

      • 91 Points | James Suckling

        Delicious, creamy and fruit-driven merlot. It has aromas of dark cherries, baked plums, grilled herbs and cloves. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Vivid and peppery, with juicy berries and a focused finish. Drink or hold.

        - April 11, 2024

      • Wine.com, Wilfred Wong | 90 Points

        The 2022 Pedroncelli East Side Merlot is well balanced and persistent on the palate. This wine shows aromas and flavors of subtle sandalwood, pretty raspberries, and garden-fresh herbs. Try it with a charcuterie plate of mild cheeses and country pates. (Best Served: 2024-2028)
        - September 2024

    • 2020

      • Class Champion | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023

        Class Champion

      • Gold Medal | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023

        Gold Medal

      • Double Gold | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2023

        Double Gold Medal

      • 92 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

        Classic Merlot is really just a thing of beauty and it's a shame that so many people overlook it; don't miss this one.

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  • Home Ranch Vineyard Sangiovese

    • 2021

      • 90 Points & Gold Medal | International Women's Wine Competition

        Well composed. Uniformity on palate.

    • 2019

      • Jeb Dunnuck

        "Cherries, leather, and dried herbs all emerge from the 2019 Sangiovese Alto Vineyards. And it's a medium-bodied, lightly textured, charming Sangiovese that has a distinct meatiness on the finish. It should keep for 4-5 years."

         

      • Wine Spectator

        89 Points, "There’s a rich, earthy undertone with details of fennel seed, red licorice, black pepper and rosemary to the core of ripe black cherry flavors. The tannins show a slight chew on the finish.” MaryAnn Worobiec

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  • Cabernet Franc

    • 2019

      • 92 Points | The Tasting Panel Magazine

        "Vivid scents of jasmine and lavender, with a boysenberry back. Dusty, with dried heather, espresso and a keen, earthy minerality. Black plum is seasoned with white pepper and a hint of cayenne. Robust and age-worthy."

    • 2018

      • International Women's Wine Competition

        97 Points & Double Gold Medal

      • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022

        Gold Medal

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  • Four Grapes Vintage Port

    • 2018

      • Double Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2024

        November 2024

    • 2015

      • Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition

        Best of Class & Gold Medal

    • 2014

      • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

        Double Gold Medal

      • Beverage Testing Institute

        91 Points, "Fruity aromas and flavors of raisins, dried apricot, cinnamon-sugar, coffee candies, nutmeg, blood orange, star anise, and toffee with a satiny, vibrant, sweet medium body and a warming, layered, long finish. A bright and balanced Port-style wine that is sure to please the after-dinner crowd."

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  • Friends White

    • 2018

      • Wine Spectator

        84 pts. [Good: a Solid, Well-Made Wine] “Spicy floral notes mingle with pear, apple and melon flavors on a soft, smooth body, offering a refreshing finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. Drink now.”

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  • Friends Red

    • 2019

      • Beverage Testing Institute

        90 Points

      • Jeb Dunnuck

        "The 2019 Friends Red Wine Blend comes from a blend of Merlot, Zinfandel, and Sangiovese. It's a nicely fruited, peppery, herbal effort delivering medium-bodied richness, a supple, elegant texture, and good purity of fruit. It's one charming, undeniably delicious red to drink over the coming couple of years."

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