Bedrock Vineyard Ancient-Vine Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond two decades.
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Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, or wild game stew.
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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.
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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