Bedrock Vineyard Ancient-Vine Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, or wild game stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Bedrock Vineyard in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the Bedrock Vineyard Ancient-Vine Syrah is a liquid testament to California's rich viticultural history. Originally founded in 1854 by Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and N.B. Baker, and later replanted in 1888 by Senator George Hearst, this iconic vineyard is home to some of the oldest Syrah vines in the United States. Bedrock Wine Co. crafts this deep, soulful red from these ancient, deep-rooted vines, which yield tiny, intensely concentrated berries. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs traditional, low-intervention techniques, including a significant portion of whole-cluster fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is remarkably complex, balancing dark fruit, cracked black pepper, savory olive tapenade, and a distinct smoky minerality that echoes the classic Hermitage style while retaining its unmistakable California sunshine.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, Bedrock Wine Co. is rooted in Sonoma, California, with a devoted mission to rehabilitate and preserve the state's historic old-vine vineyards. Operating out of the storied Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley—first planted in the mid-19th century—Twain-Peterson and partner Chris Cottrell champion California's viticultural heritage through minimalist, terroir-focused winemaking. The winery crafts energetic, site-expressive wines using classic heritage field blends alongside traditional varieties like Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay. Renowned for vitality and authenticity, Bedrock's bottlings, particularly the iconic Bedrock Heritage and single-vineyard old-vine expressions, stand as vital benchmarks of historic California wine.