Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-smoked beef brisket, aged Gouda
✨ Technical Specifications
The Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel from Bedrock Wine Co. is a liquid testament to California's rich viticultural history. Sourced from the iconic Carlisle Vineyard, which was planted in 1927 in the heart of the Russian River Valley, this wine is a classic field blend dominated by Zinfandel alongside a field-blended mix of historic varieties including Alicante Bouschet and Petite Sirah. The vineyard's cool, fog-influenced climate yields a wine of remarkable balance, combining intense dark berry fruit with vibrant acidity and savory complexity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs minimal-intervention techniques, utilizing native yeast fermentations and aging in French oak barrels to allow the unique voice of this ancient vineyard to shine through.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Zinfandel