Bien Nacido Vineyard X-Block 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 venison, or earthy wild mushroom risotto
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Hailing from one of the most iconic vineyard sites in California, the Bedrock Wine Co. Bien Nacido Vineyard X-Block Syrah is a masterclass in cool-climate viticulture. Located in the wind-swept, fog-laden Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, the legendary X-Block was originally planted in 1973 to Riesling and grafted over to Syrah in 1986, making these some of the oldest Syrah vines in the state. The maritime influence and sandy soils of this historic site yield a wine of profound complexity and structure. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs traditional techniques, including significant whole-cluster fermentation and aging in mostly neutral French oak puncheons, to preserve the vineyard's distinct voice. The resulting Syrah is highly aromatic, characterized by classic cool-climate signatures of cracked black pepper, olive tapenade, smoked game, and dark brambly fruit, balanced by vibrant acidity and fine-grained tannins.
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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