05.28.09
From the issue Game On
Itchy for Bocce
Good wine, a lively game of Bocce, and a relaxed country setting are all yours at Pedroncelli Winery. Sitting on a hillside along a sleepy road in Geyserville, the wine-makers here have been creating sumptuous Sangiovese and Zinfandel for generations. Pedroncelli embraces the Italian way of life: lots of family and friends, and of course, really good vino. Their wines are sourced from grapes on or within 10 miles of the property, giving the vintages a true Sonoma flavor. Taste at the long wooden bar, and then abscond with a reasonably priced bottle (all are $20 or less; we like the Mother Clone Zin) and head out back to the traditional bocce court—balls and jack included. Make your own rules: The first to B-O-C-C-E buys the next bottle!
Pedroncelli Winery, 1220 Canyon Rd., Geyserville; 707-857-3531. Directions can be found on their website. The winery is open 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Tasting is complimentary. Dog-friendly!
