Papera Ranch Heritage
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though its vibrant natural acidity allows it to age gracefully for up to 15 years.
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Roasted duck breast, grilled lamb chops, wild stewed with rosemary, or slow-cooked pork shoulder.
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Bedrock Wine Co.'s Papera Ranch Heritage Red is a liquid testament to Sonoma's rich viticultural history. Planted in 1934 by Celestino Papera, an Italian immigrant who saved his earnings from working in San Francisco's quarries, this historic vineyard lies in the cool-climate Russian River Valley. Surviving decades of agricultural shifts, the vineyard is planted on classic clay-loam soils that yield a remarkably bright, high-toned expression of old-vine heritage grapes. The blend is overwhelmingly dominated by ancient-vine Zinfandel, complemented by a small percentage of Carignan and other interplanted varieties. Bedrock utilizes minimal-intervention techniques, including native yeast fermentation and aging in mostly used French oak barrels, to allow the site's signature vibrant acidity, dark raspberry fruit, and exotic spice notes to shine through with elegance and structural definition.
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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