Pedroncelli

Wisdom Dry Creek Valley Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

8.814 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, eucalyptus, vanilla, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, eucalyptus, vanilla, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.

Mar 13th, 2022
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, licorice, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry, currant, blackberry, licorice, vanilla and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Mar 24th, 2020
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, raspberry, cola, vanilla, oak and hints of mint. Great structure and velvety tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, raspberry, cola, vanilla, oak and hints of mint. Great structure and velvety tannins.

Oct 30th, 2018
John Lux

Very drinkable cab that we found on a recent trip to Sonoma Co. Reasonably priced at less than $30 a bottle. A new household favorite. Big , bold and dry. Bought 12 bottles after tasting at the winery and joined their wine club for future purchases.

Very drinkable cab that we found on a recent trip to Sonoma Co. Reasonably priced at less than $30 a bottle. A new household favorite. Big , bold and dry. Bought 12 bottles after tasting at the winery and joined their wine club for future purchases.

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2016
Amanda Morello

Hints of plum, finish is thin with little tannins.

Hints of plum, finish is thin with little tannins.

Jan 9th, 2020
Justin

Was told it was not dry but it is dry

Was told it was not dry but it is dry

Aug 10th, 2017
Howard Grush

Tasted at a wine club then bought this bottle of the 2012. Needed time to open up. Nice tannins and fruit.

Tasted at a wine club then bought this bottle of the 2012. Needed time to open up. Nice tannins and fruit.

Mar 25th, 2017
Dezel Quillen

Pedroncelli 2014 Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $36): Aptly named, Wisdom represents the experience gained from farming the same five-acre Cabernet Sauvignon site for the past fifty years. Brilliant deep purple in color, juicy flavors of ripe blackberries and plummy notes are met by complex undercurrents of cedar-box, spice, and espresso bean. This wine is well-structured; there’s good intensity of flavor, nice texture, and grip coming from slow-building, (medium-firm) dusty tannins, all supported by a solid backbone of fresh acidity. The tannins gain momentum on the pleasing, medium-long finish. Age-worthy yet pleasurable now, this delicious Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon over-delivers for the price point. Enjoy a glass with grilled veggies or just about anything off the grill, especially a well-marbled ribeye steak. Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California. Other info: ABV 14.4%, matured 19 months in French oak barrels—40% new, natural cork enclosure.

Pedroncelli 2014 Wisdom Cabernet Sauvignon (SRP $36): Aptly named, Wisdom represents the experience gained from farming the same five-acre Cabernet Sauvignon site for the past fifty years. Brilliant deep purple in color, juicy flavors of ripe blackberries and plummy notes are met by complex undercurrents of cedar-box, spice, and espresso bean. This wine is well-structured; there’s good intensity of flavor, nice texture, and grip coming from slow-building, (medium-firm) dusty tannins, all supported by a solid backbone of fresh acidity. The tannins gain momentum on the pleasing, medium-long finish. Age-worthy yet pleasurable now, this delicious Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon over-delivers for the price point. Enjoy a glass with grilled veggies or just about anything off the grill, especially a well-marbled ribeye steak. Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California. Other info: ABV 14.4%, matured 19 months in French oak barrels—40% new, natural cork enclosure.

Aug 29th, 2017
Sarah Stierch

Food & Wine Editor Sonoma Valley Sun

8.8

Sarah had this 6 years ago

Sarah had this 6 years ago

May 24th, 2018
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Robert had this 7 years ago

Robert had this 7 years ago

Jun 7th, 2017