Awards & Accolades

  • Courage Zinfandel

    • 2021

      • 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

    • 2019

      • 90 Points | Wine & Spirits

        "From a trellised vineyard two miles west of Pedroncelli, this bold and juicy zinfandel has tension and structure for aging. The wine is overflowing with cherries, alcohol and sweet oak (40 percent new barrels), along with scents of violets and lavender."

      • Double Gold | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | October 2022

        Double Gold Medal

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  • Bushnell Vineyard Zinfandel

    • 2022

      • 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.

    • 2021

      • 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

      • 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

    • 2022

      • 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.

    • 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

    • 2020

      • 90 Points | Wine & Spirits

        "Focused on three generations of zinfandel, traced back to the vines planted in the early 1900s, farmed by the Pedroncelli family since 1927, this also includes fruit from the Bushnell and Giovannoni vineyards. There’s youthful power to this zin, firmly structured even as notes of chocolate nibs show its heavy drape of oak. James Conley of Keen’s Steakhouse described it as 'a leafy zin, a wine with some excitement.'"

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Notes of ripe blackberries and blueberry jam with dark spices and flowers. Full body. Mellow and sleek with dark berry succulence and hints of bitter spices. Lengthy finish. Drink now.

      • 90 Points | Wine Enthusiast

        Smooth, deep and rich, this luxurious, high-octane wine is saturated with ripe berries, blueberries and milk-chocolate flavors wrapped in moderate, melted tannins that lend a plush mouthfeel. The winemaker used 9% Petite Sirah and aged this wine in partially new American oak barrels.
        - J.G.

      • Double Gold Medal, 96 Points | North Coast Wine Challenge

        "Richness, sweetness, lushness, ripe yet structured. Purple floral perfume."
        - April 2023

      • 90 Points | Wine Spectator | March 6, 2023

        "A gutsy red that's easy to drink, with lively blackberry, licorice and savory peppercorn flavors that build toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2030. 6,500 cases made.—T.F."

      • 93 Points | The Tasting Panel Magazine | March 2023

        An elegant style, with mocha-coffee richness and a slathering of blackberry reduction. Hearty and ripe, with a creamy licorice finish.

      • 90 Points | Wine.com

        Medium ruby color; fresh tilled dirt aroma, brambleberries, medium depth; medium-bodied, lifted on the palate, firmly textured, light to medium tannins; dry, medium acidity, very good balance; hints of earth and tar in the flavors, berries too, medium intensity; medium finish.

        Tasted: February 17, 2023, San Francisco, CA

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  • Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 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

    • 2018

      • International Women's Wine Competition

        95 Points & Double Gold Medal

      • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

        Gold Medal

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  • 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.

    • 2020

      • 90 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

        A depth of fruit with some savory and earthy tones that would accompany a roast and root vegetables splendidly.

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  • Brother's Mark Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 2021

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

        - Wilfred Wong

    • 2020

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Notes of ripe raspberries and blackcurrants with hints of sweet spices, hibiscus and bark. Medium to full-bodied. Polished and creamy with dark berry and toasted walnut undertones. Velvety finish. Drink or hold.

      • 93 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

        Vibrant Cabernet with an excellent use of blending to highlight savory herbal tones and chocolate covered coconut undercurrents.

    • 2019

      • 91 Points | The Tasting Panel Magazine | March 2023

        Rich, ripe aromas of mulberry and cherry-oak. Vanilla-plum is opulent and sweetens the palate with immediate pleasure. Underbrush notes offer texture amid a juicy stream of bright fruit.

      • 90 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

        Reviewed on 2/18/2022

      • Gold Medal | Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition

        Gold Medal

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  • Giovanni & Giulia Sauvignon Blanc

    • 2023

      • 96 Points | California State Fair

    • 2022

      • 91 Points | James Suckling

        Aromas of lemons, sliced apples, guava and leafy herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with crunchy acidity. Floral and zesty at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.

      • 90 Points | The Tasting Panel Magazine | March 2023

        "Bright and breezy, with pears, pineapple, and salty wet stone. Honeysuckle and lemon bar are cooling and clean on the finish."

      • 90 Points | Wine.com

        Medium straw color; fragrant apple aroma, melon, attractive, medium intensity; medium-bodied, layered, and slightly rounded on the palate; dry, medium acidity, very good balanced; mineral flavors, tangy citrus, medium intensity; medium finish.

        Tasted: February 17, 2023, San Francisco, CA

    • 2021

      • International Women's Wine Competition

        98 Points, Best of Class & Double Gold Medal

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  • Chardonnay, F. Johnson

    • 2023

      • 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

    • 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

    • 2022

      • 91 Points, Best Buy| Wine & Spirits

        "With its neon-pink color and light strawberry refreshment, this seems simple. Then the wine’s edges push back with hints of smoky bacon, and that delicate strawberry flavor lasts in a mouthwatering way."

      • 90 Points | James Suckling

        Aromas of sour cherries and strawberries with flower and watermelon undertones. Medium-bodied and creamy with a fleshy, red-fruited character. Flavorful finish. Pure zinfandel. Screw cap.

      • 90 Points | VinePair

        "While notoriously sweet wines have led people to swear off the White Zinfandel category, this delicious dry rosé made from the variety would persuade even the harshest critics to reconsider. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the acclaimed Bushnell Vineyard that the family has been working with since 1940. The resulting wine is delightfully expressive with aromas of raspberries and flowers followed by a juicy palate with notes of overripe strawberries and black raspberry ice cream. Accomplished balance between refreshing acidity and a round creaminess on the finish draws you in for a second sip."

      • Gold Medal, 93 Points | North Coast Wine Challenge

        Tart watermelon, silky on palate, "pink paradise" hint of mint.

        - April 2023

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  • Pinot Noir, Signature Selection

    • 2019

      • Beverage Testing Institute

        92 Points & Gold Medal 

      • Press Democrat

        A tasty pinot with notes of pomegranate, strawberry and a kiss of vanilla. Balanced, with crisp acidity. Light and lively, this is a refreshing, budget-wise quaffer. Peg Melnik, Press Democrat

    • 2017

      • JamesSuckling.com

        90 Points: 'This has rich and punchy red-cherry and berry aromas and flavors, delivered in crisp, assertive and fleshy tannins.'

      • San Francisco International Wine Competition

        91 Points & Gold Medal

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  • Sonoma Classico

    • 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

    • 2019

      • 92 Points | The Tasting Panel Magazine

        "A blend of Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Zinfandel that strikes a chord with its dry, dusty tannins that support ripe fruit. An intense entry of black cherry and plum pith offers a chewy texture, with anise and balsamic base notes. A firm frame with balanced acidity and a finish of wild strawberry-cedar."

      • Double Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair

        Double Gold Medal award

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  • East Side Vineyard Merlot

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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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