Ode to Lulu Rose of Mourvedre
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage, though its remarkable structure and acidity allow it to age gracefully for up to 7 years.
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Classic bouillabaisse, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, or herb-roasted chicken
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Bedrock Wine Co.'s 'Ode to Lulu' is a heartfelt homage to the late Lulu Peyraud, the legendary matriarch of Domaine Tempier in Bandol, who championed the soulful potential of Mourvèdre-based rosé. Crafted primarily from ancient, own-rooted Mourvèdre vines planted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries—often sourced from the wind-swept, sandy soils of Contra Costa County—this wine is a masterclass in California's viticultural history. Unlike mass-produced modern rosés, this cuvée is crafted with serious intent, utilizing whole-cluster pressing and fermentation in neutral French oak and stainless steel. The result is a pale, copper-hued, and deeply textured rosé that balances vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes with a distinct mineral salinity and savory, herbal undertones reminiscent of Mediterranean garrigue.
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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