Alta Vista Vineyard Gewurztraminer
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release to appreciate its vibrant aromatics, though well-stored bottles can develop intriguing secondary petrol and spice notes over 8 years.
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Thai green curry, roasted pork loin with apples, Munster cheese
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Hailing from the historic Alta Vista Vineyard, perched high in the volcanic soils of the Moon Mountain District in Sonoma, this wine is crafted from some of the oldest Gewurztraminer vines in California, originally planted in the 1940s. Bedrock Wine Co. pays homage to this heritage by preserving the site's unique old-vine character. The high-elevation mountain terroir provides cool breezes that preserve natural acidity, balancing the grape's naturally opulent character. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW utilizes minimal-intervention techniques, fermenting the wine dry to highlight its complex, exotic aromatics of lychee, white peach, rose petals, and cracked ginger, supported by a distinct mineral backbone and phenolic texture derived from the ancient vines.
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Founded in 2007 by winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW in Sonoma, California, Bedrock Wine Co. is dedicated to preserving and showcasing California's historic, old-vine vineyards. Operating out of Sonoma, the winery focuses on crafting expressive, site-driven wines from ancient, often field-blended vineyards planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bedrock is highly acclaimed for its field-blend 'Heritage' wines, particularly from the iconic Bedrock Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley, alongside exceptional single-vineyard Zinfandels, Syrahs, and field-blended whites. Through minimal-intervention winemaking, they champion the preservation of California's viticultural heritage, producing wines of remarkable complexity, structure, and longevity. Address: 414 1st St E, 95476 Sonoma, California, United States Website: https://bedrockwineco.com