Sky Vineyard Syrah
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, as its intense mountain tannins and vibrant acidity allow it to age gracefully and develop complex tertiary notes.
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Roasted lamb chops, grilled venison, wild mushroom stew
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Perched at a breathtaking 2,100 feet elevation near the crest of Mt. Veeder in Napa Valley, Sky Vineyard is a legendary site defined by its rugged, volcanic soils and extreme high-altitude conditions. Planted by proprietor Lore Olds, this dry-farmed vineyard sits high above the fog line, basking in intense mountain sunlight while cooled by breezes from the San Pablo Bay. Bedrock Wine Co. crafts this exceptional Syrah to capture the wild, untamed spirit of this unique terroir. The wine is typically fermented with a high proportion of whole clusters to emphasize its savory, herbal complexity and structured tannins, then aged in mostly neutral French oak. The result is a deeply concentrated, savory Syrah marked by notes of cracked black pepper, dark mountain berries, iron-like minerality, and a distinctive alpine freshness that reflects its dramatic origin.
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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