Schmiedt Road Zinfandel
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and subtle spice are in perfect harmony.
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Barbecued beef brisket, grilled pork chops, roasted duck
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Hailing from the sandy, wind-swept soils of Lodi's Mokelumne River AVA, Bedrock Wine Co.'s Schmiedt Road Zinfandel is a tribute to one of California's most historic winegrowing corridors. Schmiedt Road is home to some of the region's most treasured old-vine Zinfandel plantings, meticulously tended by multi-generational farming families. Sourced primarily from these centenarian vines, the wine showcases the unique signature of Lodi's fine sandy loam: an incredibly perfumed, elegant, and red-fruited expression of Zinfandel that defies the heavy, over-ripe stereotypes of the region. Bedrock utilizes traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques, including native yeast fermentation and aging in mostly used French oak barrels, to preserve the vibrant acidity, bright cherry and wild berry notes, and delicate spice that define this historic 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