California State Fair Wine Competition - 96 Points & Gold Medal
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competiton - Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold Medal
Aromas of blackberry, caramel, and cinnamon lead to flavors of ripe berry, caramel, and dark chocolate with dense warm spice and rich toffee. A delicious and complex Port, well-balanced between the sugar and alcohol, with a lingering, spicy finish. Cellar note: Although ready to drink now, this port will benefit from aging for the next 10 years.
Winemaking/Vineyard Notes
Vineyard Source
The grapes for this dessert wine came from Pedroncelli’s estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. The four acre vineyard was established in 1995. The following Port varietals are planted with an acre each: Tinta Madeira, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, and Souzao. Each varietal matures at a slightly different rate but are picked at the same time. They are harvested as a field blend and each contributes acid, color and flavor components. This is our twenty fourth vintage.
Winemaking
The 2013 season had ideal growing conditions with warm days and cool nights that allowed the port grapes to reach full ripeness with balanced acids. The result is a rich, complex and well-balanced wine. Harvested September 26 the fruit is brought to the winery, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes 7 days and is stopped by adding neutral grape spirits. The addition of spirits (also known as fortification) ceases the fermentation and just the right amount of residual sugar is left. The young wine is then aged in neutral American oak barrels for 3 years during which the wine softens and matures adding oak notes and complexity.
Specs
Vintage: 2013
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Aging: 3 years in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 19.0%
pH: 3.74
Total Acidity: .525g/100mg
Residual Sugar: 7.7%
Included in the Box
3-bottles + 1 Chocolate:
3x 2013 Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 500ml
1x Port Wine Lover’s Dark Chocolate, 3 oz Tin
Case + 4 Chocolates:
12x 2013 Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, 500ml
The year was 1927. President Calvin Coolidge captured the imagination of nobody. Babe Ruth hit home run after home run powered by little more than whiskey and sausage. And John Pedroncelli, Sr. bought a vineyard and winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. Since then, four generations of Pedroncellis have weathered Prohibition, wine booms and busts, and changing tastes. And they’re still a family-owned operation making acclaimed premium wines. Wherever you are now, Sultan of Swat and Silent Cal, this next glass is for you.
Pedroncelli Port & Wine Lover’s Chocolate
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $154.99 $12.92/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
@Winedavid49 Dang it. I will not be home. The one time I leave for a work conference. If you can make it by the Friday before, I am all in. But we leave on the 25th. Damn.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pedroncelli Port & Wine Lover’s Chocolate - $25 = 13.88%
@mrn1@chipgreen@pjmartin I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow and lose out if it sells out early, so I bought a case and want to keep at least 6 to go with my '06, '11, and '12. Therefore, I’ll put 6 up for splits. Who’s in and how many? Gump says each will get a tin of chocolate!!
@Boatman72@mrn1 Not enough 'mates to warrant another case, and I may not be around for delivery, and I’m not really being a wise shopper, but… Gah! Can’t stop myself from at least going for the 3-pack (and will ship to a friend). It’s Port; it’s Ped.
@Boatman72 I’ve had the pleasure of tasting these wines at the 25 year mark and they are loaded with life. I’m not sure I’ll be around in 2038 or 2040…but it would be a nice thing to pass on to the next gen
In for a case. I’ve never had a Pedroncelli that I didn’t like, and I really like this size bottle for port. The chocolates are a nice bonus!
/giphy tangled-incredible-witch
I’ve been doing very well with my SIWBM, but Pedroncelli Port is an AutoBuy. If anyone is on the fence, just click the button and thank me later. You do NOT want to pass this up. Thanks @Winedavid49
@pedroncellifam
In for 3. Still have one left from last year, but I know we’ll get to it in due time. Thanks for holding the line on pricing!
/giphy vicious-creepy-rib
Tasting Notes
California State Fair Wine Competition - 96 Points & Gold Medal
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competiton - Gold Medal
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Gold Medal
Aromas of blackberry, caramel, and cinnamon lead to flavors of ripe berry, caramel, and dark chocolate with dense warm spice and rich toffee. A delicious and complex Port, well-balanced between the sugar and alcohol, with a lingering, spicy finish. Cellar note: Although ready to drink now, this port will benefit from aging for the next 10 years.
Winemaking/Vineyard Notes
Vineyard Source
The grapes for this dessert wine came from Pedroncelli’s estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. The four acre vineyard was established in 1995. The following Port varietals are planted with an acre each: Tinta Madeira, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, and Souzao. Each varietal matures at a slightly different rate but are picked at the same time. They are harvested as a field blend and each contributes acid, color and flavor components. This is our twenty fourth vintage.
Winemaking
The 2013 season had ideal growing conditions with warm days and cool nights that allowed the port grapes to reach full ripeness with balanced acids. The result is a rich, complex and well-balanced wine. Harvested September 26 the fruit is brought to the winery, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes 7 days and is stopped by adding neutral grape spirits. The addition of spirits (also known as fortification) ceases the fermentation and just the right amount of residual sugar is left. The young wine is then aged in neutral American oak barrels for 3 years during which the wine softens and matures adding oak notes and complexity.
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$264.50 a Case at Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards, Not Including the Chocolate
Chocolate MSRP/$4.50
About The Winery
Winery: Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards
Owners: Pedroncelli Family
Founded: 1927
Location: Sonoma, CA
The year was 1927. President Calvin Coolidge captured the imagination of nobody. Babe Ruth hit home run after home run powered by little more than whiskey and sausage. And John Pedroncelli, Sr. bought a vineyard and winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. Since then, four generations of Pedroncellis have weathered Prohibition, wine booms and busts, and changing tastes. And they’re still a family-owned operation making acclaimed premium wines. Wherever you are now, Sultan of Swat and Silent Cal, this next glass is for you.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, February 27th - Monday, March 2nd
Pedroncelli Port & Wine Lover’s Chocolate
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $154.99 $12.92/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2013 Pedroncelli Port
@Winedavid49 Dang it. I will not be home. The one time I leave for a work conference. If you can make it by the Friday before, I am all in. But we leave on the 25th. Damn.
@danandlisa @Winedavid49 WD, is this by any chance going to be delivered by valentine’s day?
@danandlisa @InFrom that is the intent.
@InFrom @Winedavid49 Thanks! I am trusting you WD and bought a case. If it does not work out, I trust you will make it right. Thanks! Lisa
@danandlisa contact Colin at the winery–he can hook you up (maybe not the chocolate) 707-857-3531
There’s two (2) three packs with chocolate at case price available in SoCal …
/giphy foreign-shaky-death
@MarkDaSpark
Im good for both.
@rjquillin. Done!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Pedroncelli Port & Wine Lover’s Chocolate - $25 = 13.88%
I am one happy camper. As long as it arrives before the middle of March, life is perfect.
/giphy spicy-chaste-thrill
/giphy loveable-economic-sodium
In for 3. We don’t drink a lot of port, but I’m guessing this will stand up to some years of being forgotten in the back of the cellar.
@mrn1 @chipgreen @pjmartin I didn’t want to wait until tomorrow and lose out if it sells out early, so I bought a case and want to keep at least 6 to go with my '06, '11, and '12. Therefore, I’ll put 6 up for splits. Who’s in and how many? Gump says each will get a tin of chocolate!!
@Boatman72 I am good for 3 but also happy with 2 depending on who else wants in, thanks for buying!
@Boatman72 I’ll take 3. If others get on board maybe we should get another case!!!
@Boatman72 I am good with my current stock of Port. Enjoy.
@Boatman72 @mrn1 Not enough 'mates to warrant another case, and I may not be around for delivery, and I’m not really being a wise shopper, but… Gah! Can’t stop myself from at least going for the 3-pack (and will ship to a friend). It’s Port; it’s Ped.
Ed, If you happen to chime in, what’s the drinking window on these 2013’s. For the 2012 4G Port, CT shows 2018 to 2036. Thanks for the AUTOBUY offer!
@Boatman72 I’ve had the pleasure of tasting these wines at the 25 year mark and they are loaded with life. I’m not sure I’ll be around in 2038 or 2040…but it would be a nice thing to pass on to the next gen
My favorite port
/giphy talented-tiresome-flea
Love this Port!
/giphy traumatic-sordid-cracker
The 2012 was sold here on Casemates a year ago, we loved it! I still have one bottle, time to restock!
In for a case. I’ve never had a Pedroncelli that I didn’t like, and I really like this size bottle for port. The chocolates are a nice bonus!
/giphy tangled-incredible-witch
/giphy simple-gorgeous-sausage
In. Thanks for offering this again.
Got 3 of the 2012 that was offered last year and we really liked it. In for a case this time.
/giphy goofy-volatile-leather
Coworker split here. He was waiting for some port, and I could pass on a 6 pk.
/giphy informally-thoughtful-wound
Can’t say no…
love Pedroncelli. had to buy a case.
@Burns72 we love you too
OMG, this is so good!
Take my money, please.
I’ve been doing very well with my SIWBM, but Pedroncelli Port is an AutoBuy. If anyone is on the fence, just click the button and thank me later. You do NOT want to pass this up. Thanks @Winedavid49
/giphy definite-enlightened-parrot
@kawichris650 you’re hired!
@pedroncellifam Hmmm… working in CA for Perdoncelli and escaping the frozen tundra here in Minnesota? Sounds good to me haha!!!
/giphy egregious-heartfelt-hole
Yay Pedroncelli!
/giphy doomed-cuddly-ring
Just have to say, the GIFs so far are amazing! Perfect for a Friday.
How you gonna turn this one down? Definitely adding this to our Pedroncelli lineup, and the chocolate is an added bonus.
/giphy taboo-galvanic-bamboo
What does @winedavid do when he doesn’t have a Ped to offer… Things that make you say hmmmmm…
@pedroncellifam
In for 3. Still have one left from last year, but I know we’ll get to it in due time. Thanks for holding the line on pricing!
/giphy vicious-creepy-rib
@InFrom no rush on this one. If you have a deep dark corner put a couple back there and forget about them for 10 years or so!
@pedroncellifam Sounds like a plan. The chocolates, otoh, will be gone in a flash.
Sure I ll take 3. What the Hey!
3 or 12 … tough choice. Maybe I’ll spring for 12 and see if I can lay some off.
In for 12, haven’t had this since the woot days.
/giphy sporty-assuming-instrument
my order is delayed in NJ! Sounds like a govt conspiracy.