Papera Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from the vintage release, showing beautifully in its youth while possessing the structure to age gracefully.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, or a rich wild mushroom risotto.
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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.
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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