Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

 Pedroncelli has been producing wine in Sonoma County for over 90 years.  They continue to turn out high quality wines that are remarkable values in today’s market.  The 2016 Block 007 Estate Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma County classic!  The fruit for this wine is sourced from Dry Creek Valley vineyards and the wine reflects the richness of this warm site.  The bouquet is ripe and complex with blackberry and blackcurrant fruits backed by hints of black olive, vanilla, herbs and smoky spice.  It is round and rich on the palate, with layers of black fruits are enhanced by the olive, toasty oak and delicate herbal tones.  It has developed nicely and now offers a lush fruit character and a long, spicy and dry finish.  It can cellar well for another 6 to 8 years.