Lorenzo's Heritage
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2031
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled rosemary lamb chops, slow-braised beef short ribs, or a hearty wild mushroom stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Lorenzo's Vineyard in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, Bedrock Wine Co.'s Lorenzo's Heritage is a profound tribute to California's viticultural pioneers. Originally planted in the early 1900s by Italian immigrant Lorenzo Teldeschi, this ancient vineyard yields a classic field blend dominated by Zinfandel, alongside significant portions of Carignan and Petite Sirah. The vines are rooted in the valley's signature gravelly clay loam soils, which impart a distinct mineral depth and structure to the wine. Bedrock employs minimal-intervention winemaking, utilizing native yeast fermentation and aging in French oak barrels to let the voice of this centenarian vineyard sing. The resulting wine is a masterclass in balance, offering a rich tapestry of dark brambly fruit, cracked black pepper, and savory spice, underpinned by the vibrant acidity of Carignan and the muscular tannins of Petite Sirah.
🍾 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.