Nervo Ranch Heritage
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, as its firm structure and vibrant acidity allow it to develop beautifully over a decade.
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Roasted lamb chops, wild boar ragu, grilled portobello mushrooms
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The Nervo Ranch Heritage Red is born from one of the most dramatic and historic vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley. Originally planted in 1896 by Frank Nervo on steep, south-facing slopes of decomposed shale, this vineyard is a viticultural marvel that survived Prohibition by selling grapes for sacramental wine. Unlike many Zinfandel-dominated field blends, Nervo Ranch is distinguished by a remarkably high percentage of Negrette (historically known as Pinot St. George), alongside Zinfandel, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, and Grand Noir. The poor, rocky soils and intense exposure yield a wine of unique character, marked by high-toned red fruit, savory dried herbs, white pepper, and a distinct mineral spine. Bedrock Wine Co. co-ferments these ancient varieties using native yeasts and ages the wine in large-format, neutral French oak barrels to preserve the singular, historic voice of this steep hillside site.
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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