Drummond's Cuvee Petite Sirah
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, as its formidable tannin structure and deep concentration allow it to age beautifully.
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Slow-braised beef short ribs, grilled ribeye steak, or strong blue cheeses.
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Bedrock Wine Co.’s "Drummond's Cuvee" Petite Sirah is a liquid monument to California's viticultural history. The wine is named in honor of Captain James Drummond, a pioneering Scottish immigrant who established Dunfillan Winery in the late 19th century and was among the first to import Petite Sirah (Durif) and Syrah cuttings from the Rh$ne Valley to Sonoma. Sourced from ancient, head-trained vines in the historic Bedrock Vineyard—some of which trace their lineage directly back to Drummond's original 1880s estate—this cuvé is a masterclass in power and complexity. True to Bedrock's field-blend philosophy, the wine is dominated by Petite Sirah but often co-fermented with small percentages of complementary heritage varieties like Peloursin and Syrah. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs minimal-intervention techniques, utilizing native yeast fermentation and aging in French oak barrels to preserve the dark, brooding fruit, intense structural tannins, and deep savory complexity that define this historic site.
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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