Chuy Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, pan-seared halibut with lemon-butter sauce, or creamy mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Bedrock Wine Co.'s Chuy Chardonnay is a remarkable tribute to one of Sonoma's legendary viticultural figures, Chuy Ordaz, and his high-altitude vineyard tucked away on the volcanic slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains. Planted in the early 1970s to the historic Wente clone, these dry-farmed, old vines struggle in the rocky, iron-rich soils, producing tiny, concentrated clusters. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW honors this exceptional fruit through a minimalist approach: native yeast fermentation and aging in mostly neutral French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a masterclass in tension and texture, balancing a rich, phenolic weight with a searing, saline minerality and vibrant citrus drive that reflects its rugged mountain terroir.
🍾 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.