Sherman's Gold Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
slow-smoked barbecue beef brisket, grilled rosemary lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The historical roots of Bedrock Vineyard run deep into California's colorful past, tracing back to 1851 when Civil War Generals William Tecumseh Sherman and Joseph Hooker purchased the land. While they did not strike literal gold on the property, the true treasure lay in the iron-rich, gravelly clay loam soils of the Sonoma Valley. Bedrock Wine Co. pays homage to this heritage with wines that capture the essence of these historic soils. Typically crafted from ancient, head-trained Zinfandel vines, often co-fermented with traditional field-blend companions like Carignan, Mourvèdre (Mataro), and Alicante Bouschet, this style of red wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels. The result is a beautifully structured, complex Zinfandel that balances rich, dark brambly fruit with vibrant acidity, cracked black pepper, and a distinct mineral undertone reflecting its historic 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.