Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, chanterelle mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel from Bedrock Wine Co. is a masterclass in the elegant, perfumed side of Lodi Zinfandel. Planted in 1915 on its own roots, this historic vineyard is located in the Mokelumne River AVA, situated on a cool peninsula of land surrounded on three sides by the river. Owned by famed viticulturist Tegan Passalacqua, the ancient vines thrive in deep, silica-rich sandy soils that naturally protect them from phylloxera. Unlike the heavy, jammy style often associated with the region, Kirschenmann produces an ethereal, high-toned wine. It is celebrated for its pale ruby hue, striking perfume of rose petals, wild strawberry, and white pepper, and a delicate, almost Pinot Noir-like structure. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW employs native yeast fermentation and gentle aging in primarily neutral French oak to preserve the vineyard's signature clarity, bright acidity, and mineral tension.
🍾 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