Hudson Vineyard South T'n'S-Blocks Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, as the intense whole-cluster structure softens and reveals deeper tertiary notes of leather and forest floor.
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Roasted rosemary lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, wild boar ragu
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Hailing from the legendary Hudson Vineyard in the cool, wind-swept Carneros region of Napa Valley, Bedrock Wine Co.'s South T'n'S-Blocks Syrah is a masterclass in cool-climate California Syrah. Planted by the iconic grower Lee Hudson, the 'T'n'S' blocks (named after his sons, Talbot and Saxon) sit on volcanic ash and clay soils that are heavily influenced by the chilly morning fogs of the San Pablo Bay. This unique microclimate slows ripening, allowing the grapes to develop intense aromatic complexity without losing their vibrant acidity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW crafts this wine with a nod to the Northern Rhône, utilizing a high percentage of whole-cluster fermentation and aging in mostly neutral French oak puncheons. The result is a deeply savory, complex red that eschews simple fruit in favor of cracked black pepper, smoked meats, black olive tapenade, and dark brambly fruit, capturing the wild, untamed spirit of one of California's most historic vineyards.
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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