Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 8–25 years from the vintage release, as its firm mountain tannins and vibrant acidity allow it to age gracefully for decades.
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Grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, wild mushroom and beef
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Sourced from one of the most historic mountain vineyards in Sonoma, the Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in old-school California structure. Planted in the late 1960s by Kaare Lassen on the rugged, volcanic slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains—now within the Moon Mountain District AVA—this high-altitude site sits at roughly 1,700 feet. The dry-farmed, old vines struggle in the iron-rich, red soils, producing tiny, thick-skinned berries with intense concentration. Bedrock Wine Co. honors this exceptional terroir by employing traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, including fermentation with native yeasts and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a throwback to the legendary California Cabernets of the 1970s, characterized by its deep structure, vibrant acidity, and complex aromatic profile of dark currants, graphite, wild briar, and a signature mountain herbaceousness reminiscent of bay leaf and sage.
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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