Ode To Lucien
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though outstanding vintages can easily cellar for up to two decades.
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slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, wild boar ragu, grilled portobello mushrooms
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Bedrock Wine Co.’s 'Ode to Lucien' is a heartfelt liquid homage to Lucien Peyraud, the legendary patriarch of Domaine Tempier who championed the Mourvèdre grape in Bandol. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW crafts this cuvée to prove that California's ancient, historic vineyards can produce Mourvèdre-dominant blends of equal depth, structure, and soul. Sourced from centenarian vines—often including heritage Mataro (Mourvèdre) from sites like the Bedrock Vineyard and Evangelho Vineyard—the wine is typically blended with small amounts of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah. It is fermented with native yeasts and a portion of whole clusters, then aged in neutral French oak to allow the wild, savory character of the fruit to shine. The result is a deeply complex red boasting notes of dark bramble fruit, cured meats, forest floor, and dried Mediterranean herbs, capturing both the spirit of the French south and the sun-drenched history of California viticulture.
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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