Pedroncelli2021 Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec
The land was purchased by Jim and John Pedroncelli in 1965 and is located on the west side of the Dry Creek Valley. Planted to Cabernet Sauvignon the same year, Pedroncelli Winery was the first to establish this variety here. The vineyard was replanted in 2002 with Clone 4, also known as the Mendoza Clone. It produces smaller more compact bunches and brings deeper color and concentration as a result. We now have nearly 60 years of growing Cabernet in this soil and singular microclimate bringing unparalleled Wisdom.
The vintage of 2021 was influenced by low amounts of rain and was followed by a warm summer which sped up maturity as well as concentrated flavors and color. The grapes were harvested on September 17th and as a result, the wine shows a rich concentrated with intense varietal flavors and mild acids.
Deep red-purple in the glass, this is a rich and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with aromas of blueberry, warm baking spices and toast. The flavors of blueberry follow with plum, mocha and touches of toasted oak notes. Framed by ripe tannins and woven throughout with medium acidity and long, silky tannins. With reserve-style complexity and depth along with an additional year of bottle aging, this is a wine to enjoy now or age for another 5 or more years.
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma County
A western bench.A Cabernet with depth.
Wisdom 2021 comes from Pedroncelli’s estate vineyards on the western bench of Dry Creek Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon is joined by Malbec, building depth around the estate-grown fruit.
Twenty months in French oak develop a profile of blueberry, plum and mocha. Ripe, silky tannins give the wine a polished structure and a sustained finish.
Illustrative dry Creek Valley · a vineyard study
A slower evening
Deep fruit.
Time at the table.
For a serving suggestion, pour Wisdom alongside slow-cooked beef and mushrooms. The savoury richness of the dish complements the wine’s dark fruit and structured, silky palate.
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