Awards & Accolades
Mother Clone Zinfandel

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2020
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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."
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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.
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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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90 Points | Wine Spectator | March 6, 2023
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2019
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89 Points | Wine Spectator| November 30, 2021
"Ripe and briary, with baked cherry, licorice and cracked pepper flavors that finish with zesty tannins. Drink now through 2027. 8,500 cases made."— TF
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Wine of the Week: Press Democrat | Reviewed by Peg Melnik
“This zesty zin over-delivers in every way. It has compelling spice of cracked black pepper running through its generous fruit—black cherry, pomegranate and plum. Balanced with crisp acidity, it has nice length and a spicy finish.”
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90 Points & Gold Medal | Beverage Testing Institute
"Dark ruby black color. Aromas of vanilla extract, clove, allspice, black peppercorns, and lavender with a supple, medium-full body and a warming, interesting, medium-length red cherry, rum raisin, chocolate, black pepper, and rhubarb pie finish with well-integrated, fine, coating tannins and moderate oak flavor. A rich yet balanced Zinfandel with layers of concentrated fruit, spice, and florals. Drink now or cellar."
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Double Gold Medal | Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal
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Jeb Dunnuck
"Lots of cedar, spice, red plums, and wild strawberry notes emerge from the 2019 Zinfandel Mother Clone, another well-made, charming, delicious red from this estate."
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North of the Gate Wine Competition
Gold Medal
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89 Points | Wine Spectator| November 30, 2021