Gibson Ranch Heritage
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Gibson Ranch in Mendocino County's McDowell Valley, this exceptional heritage red blend is sourced from some of the oldest vines in California, originally planted in the late 1890s. Bedrock Wine Co. crafts this field blend to honor the site's unique viticultural history, where ancient Grenache and Syrah grow alongside rare heirloom varieties. The vineyard's location benefits from dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, which imbues the wine with a striking balance of vibrant acidity and deep, concentrated fruit. Vinified with minimal intervention and aged primarily in neutral French oak, the Gibson Ranch Heritage Red reveals a complex aromatic profile of wild mountain berries, cracked black pepper, savory dried herbs, and a distinct mineral undertone that reflects its rugged 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.