Reviews & Ratings
2023 Pedroncelli Zinfandel "Mother Clone"
Winery: Pedroncelli
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Mother Clone"
Wine Category: Zinfandel
Grape blend: 88% Zinfandel & 12% Petite Sirah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Dry Creek Valley
State or country: CA
Price: $24
Cases produced: 11,600
KWG Score: 91 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)
Review date: July 4, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and ruby colored Zinfandel from Pedroncelli opens with a craisin and graphite bouquet with hints of green tea and pomegranate. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and approachable. The flavor profile is a black cherry, spice, and graphite blend with notes of black licorice and gentle cranberry. I also detected hints of tobacco and English breakfast black tea. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-managed moderate and dusty tannins that are nicely sustained. I would pair this very good value Zin a duck confit crostini. Enjoy – Ken
Winemaker Notes: Our Mother Clone is a classic ‘Dry Creek’ Zinfandel with spicy aromas of cinnamon and white pepper along with red berries and a touch of vanilla. Black cherry flavors blend with vanilla, licorice, and warm baking spices with balanced acidity. The berry-spice combination, so typical of Dry Creek Zin, includes a round peppery finish which is a hallmark of our style. Enjoy now or cellar for three to five years.
