Papera Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, or a rich wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Planted in 1934 by Celestino Papera just after the repeal of Prohibition, Papera Ranch is a historic gem nestled in the cool, fog-influenced Laguna de Santa Rosa region of the Russian River Valley. Bedrock Wine Co. honors this heritage site by crafting a wine that is predominantly Zinfandel but co-fermented with its original field-blend companions, including Carignan, Petite Sirah, and Syrah. The vineyard's clay-loam soils and chilly maritime breezes slow down ripening, preserving a striking natural acidity that defines the wine's character. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in primarily used French oak, this bottling showcases a brilliant tension between rich dark berry fruit, savory cracked black pepper, and a vibrant, structured finish that reflects its unique cool-climate terroir.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Zinfandel