Bedrock Vineyard Heritage
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, though its exceptional structure allows it to age gracefully for up to 20 years.
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom pol with mushroom risotto, wild mushroom polenta
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The Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Red is a liquid monument to California's viticultural history. Sourced from the iconic Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, originally planted in 1888 by Senator George Hearst, this wine is a traditional field blend. It is dominated by ancient-vine Zinfandel, Carignan, and Mourvèdre, co-fermented with over twenty other heirloom varieties including Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, and Petite Sirah that were interplanted by pioneering immigrants. The vineyard's cobbly, well-drained soils and cool afternoon breezes from the San Pablo Bay yield fruit of remarkable concentration and bright acidity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs minimal-intervention techniques, using native yeast fermentations and aging in mostly used French oak barrels to allow the unique voice of this centenarian vineyard to speak clearly. The resulting wine is deeply complex, offering a tapestry of dark bramble fruit, cracked black pepper, exotic spices, and a structured, savory finish.
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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