Ode to Lulu Old Vine Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, classic bouillabaisse, roasted herb-crusted chicken
✨ Technical Specifications
Bedrock Wine Co.’s ‘Ode to Lulu’ is a heartfelt liquid homage to the late Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier, the legendary matriarch of Bandol who came to define the soulful, structured potential of Mediterranean-style ros . While most modern ros s are crafted from young, high-yielding vines as an afterthought, Bedrock sources grapes for this cuv from some of California’s oldest, most historic plantings of Mourv dre and Grenache, with some vines dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sourced from prized heritage sites, including the deep, wind-swept sands of Oakley in Contra Costa County, the grapes are picked specifically for ros to preserve their bright, natural acidity. Fermented with native yeasts and aged primarily in stainless steel and neutral oak, this pale, copper-hued wine balances vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes with a deep, savory, and mineral-driven complexity that honors its old-school French inspiration.
🍾 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.