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Pedroncelli 2008 Sauvignon Blanc East Side Vineyards
Quick Overview
Aromatic with grapefruit, fresh cut hay and honey notes. This wine is crisp and offers a full-flavored mouthfeel. Honeydew melon, citrus and pineapple flavors linger on the palate with balanced acidity to add a refreshing quality.
Product Description
Vineyard Sources
Sauvignon Blanc grown in Dry Creek Valley has a reputation for creating a wine with distinct characteristics and is considered one of the appellation's hallmark wines. East Side refers to Pedroncelli's estate vineyards planted along Dry Creek as well as one other grower just a few miles down the valley. The early harvest of 2008 brought in perfectly ripened fruit. The vineyard microclimate combines sun, soil and fog to retain ripe fruit and crisp flavor. The open trellising system allows for maximum sun exposure. Add these components to the special care and attention from our vineyard crew and the resulting wine is a great reflection of terroir.
Winemaking
Pedroncelli's style has evolved over the years from aging in oak to no oak at all in recent vintages. The grapes were picked August 20-28, crushed, and gently pressed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The juice was cold-fermented at 55 degrees to retain delicate varietal nuances. Pedroncelli continues to create this Sauvignon Blanc without oak aging to capture freshness and showcase the luscious Dry Creek Valley fruit.
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Barrel Aging: none
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.29
Total Acidity: .620g/100ml
Bottled: February 2009
Sauvignon Blanc grown in Dry Creek Valley has a reputation for creating a wine with distinct characteristics and is considered one of the appellation's hallmark wines. East Side refers to Pedroncelli's estate vineyards planted along Dry Creek as well as one other grower just a few miles down the valley. The early harvest of 2008 brought in perfectly ripened fruit. The vineyard microclimate combines sun, soil and fog to retain ripe fruit and crisp flavor. The open trellising system allows for maximum sun exposure. Add these components to the special care and attention from our vineyard crew and the resulting wine is a great reflection of terroir.
Winemaking
Pedroncelli's style has evolved over the years from aging in oak to no oak at all in recent vintages. The grapes were picked August 20-28, crushed, and gently pressed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The juice was cold-fermented at 55 degrees to retain delicate varietal nuances. Pedroncelli continues to create this Sauvignon Blanc without oak aging to capture freshness and showcase the luscious Dry Creek Valley fruit.
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Barrel Aging: none
Alcohol: 13.9%
pH: 3.29
Total Acidity: .620g/100ml
Bottled: February 2009
Additional Information
| Food Pairings | Scallops with Endives and Lemongrass Glaze |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appellation | Dry Creek Valley |
| Winemaker Profile | John Pedroncelli Jr. John Pedroncelli Jr. is Dry Creek Valley's most experienced winemaker. More than 40 vintages at Pedroncelli Winery have given him an unsurpassed understanding of the region and its grapes, and an uncanny ability to bring out the best of both in his wines. John was two years old when the Pedroncelli family purchased the winery and moved to Geyserville in 1927. Vineyard chores were simply part of growing up. "There was always work a kid could do to help out, like suckering vines," he recalls. When wine production resumed after Prohibition, his chores expanded to include cleaning redwood tanks and assisting his father in the cellar. After two years of military service, he entered Santa Rosa Junior College, where he studied chemistry and botany. He began assuming winemaking responsibilities from his father in 1948, but returned to college in the early 1950s to take enology courses at the University of California at Davis. After the retirement of John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1963, he also became manager of the firm's 135 acres of vineyards. During his tenure, John has guided Pedroncelli through the tough transition from bulk wine producer to premium winery. He created California's first Zinfandel Rose in 1958, began producing premium varietal wines in 1965, and updated the winemaking facility with modern equipment and small oak barrels in the 1960s and 1970s. Today, he continues to innovate, creating vineyard-select wines and replanting the estate vineyards on advanced trellises to grape varieties carefully selected for each site. "I've always wanted Pedroncelli wines to be among the best made in Dry Creek Valley," he explains. That's why we continue to fine-tune our grape growing and winemaking; using our experience to achieve a balance of ripe fruit, oak complexity and approachable character that is both distinctive and a pleasure to drink." |
| Case Price | Buy 6 for $ 11.40 each -- 5% discount Buy 12 for $ 10.80 each -- 10% discount Mix and match for quantity discount |
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