Aromas of cassis, mocha and spicy oak introduce this fullbodied Cabernet Sauvignon. Flavors are framed by black plum, toffee, and spice with a touch of dried green herbs. Vanilla notes and minerality harmonize with a rounded finish highlighted by toasted oak and blackberry fruit. Drink upon release or cellar up to ten more years.
John and Jim Pedroncelli first planted Cabernet Sauvignon in 1965 making their mark in Dry Creek Valley. This was at the beginning of their six-decade business partnership which included many other milestones along the way. This wine blends brethren Bordeaux varieties and builds layers of striking flavors and character. The brothers have left an indelible mark on our family, our valley and the wine community.
Grape & Winemaking
Estate fruit was harvested from the East Side Vineyard and picked just a mile from the winery. Each of the Bordeaux grapes developed exceptional character on the vineyard sites situated on the valley floor and bench. The vines receive the right amount of sun and cooling fog which develops optimal flavors in the grapes.
The successful 2023 harvest brought excellent fruit quality and wines showing bright acidity and ripe fruit. The growing season was characterized by above-average rainfall, cool temperatures, and a long, slow maturation period, leading to a later harvest compared to previous years. The vintage brought a nice concentration of aromas and flavors.
Once at the crush pad, the grapes are de-stemmed and cold soaked for 48 hours. Inoculated with the Bordeaux yeast strain, fermentation followed in stainless steel tanks. During this time, in order to get the best color and flavor, the juice is circulated over the cap daily and gently macerated to extract the color and flavors from the skins. Once dry the new wine is pressed and stored until barreled in the winter. The separate lots were aged in French oak barrels for twelve months in order to develop smoothness and complexity.
For nearly a century, the Pedroncelli family has been crafting exceptional wines in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley. It all began in 1927 when John Pedroncelli, Sr. purchased a vineyard and a small winery west of Geyserville; two elements have remained unchanged since then - the exceptional place the Pedroncelli family farms their vineyards and their dedication to creating fine wines.
During Prohibition, the family sold grapes to home winemakers to keep their vineyards alive. In the 1930s and 1940s, the Pedroncelli’s crafted a small base of business, and in 1948, John Pedroncelli, Jr. became the winemaker and his brother Jim took over as sales director in 1955. The winery was officially purchased by John and Jim from their father in 1963, and the line of wines continued to grow in the 1960s with vineyard expansion and diversification.
The third generation took over in the 1990s, refocusing the sales base to include high-ranking restaurants, casual dining and wine bars, as well as independent wine shops across the nation. Now, the fourth generation is joining the ranks and the company is 70% woman-owned, with a woman winemaker at the helm. For nine decades, the Pedroncelli family has been producing wines of the highest quality, tradition and heritage. Their commitment to excellence and their family-run business make them a trusted source of great wines - enjoy them with confidence.
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So casemates under promises and over delivers as far as delivery dates go, IMHO. So estimated delivery is Nov 16-17. But my experience is they’ll be earlier. But I’ll be out of town, so I don’t want it earlier. Do I not place the order? Any other out?
Pedroncelli Brother’s Mark Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Pedroncelli Brother’s Mark Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
91 Points - Wine.com, Wilfred Wong
Tasting Notes
Grape & Winemaking
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$288/Case at Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards for 12x 2023 Pedroncelli Brother’s Mark Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley
About The Winery
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Nov 16 - Tuesday, Nov 17
2023 Pedroncelli Brother’s Mark Cabernet Sauvignon
6 bottles for $89.99 $15/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $159.99 $13.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
Previous offer:
11/29/25
auto buy…got no fancy words…they just make good tasty wine.
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@mick And that 10-year hold comment rings very well with my experience with Ped wines in general. They pay off well with restful time in the cellar.
So casemates under promises and over delivers as far as delivery dates go, IMHO. So estimated delivery is Nov 16-17. But my experience is they’ll be earlier. But I’ll be out of town, so I don’t want it earlier. Do I not place the order? Any other out?
@cheapbastard ship it to a friend and hopefully there will be a few bottles left when you return : )