Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, though its exceptional balance allows it to hold beautifully for over a decade.
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Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, chanterelle mushroom risotto
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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.
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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