Wirz Vineyard Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 10 years from the vintage, though its exceptional acidity and old-vine structure allow it to age gracefully for up to 15 years.
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Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, fresh oysters
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Bedrock Wine Co.'s Wirz Vineyard Riesling is a remarkable testament to California's unsung viticultural history, sourced from own-rooted, head-trained Riesling vines planted in 1964 by the Wirz family. Located in the remote Cienega Valley of San Benito County, this high-altitude vineyard sits on a unique patch of limestone and decomposed granite soils directly influenced by the San Andreas Fault. Dry-farmed in a desert-like climate with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, these ancient vines yield fruit of incredible concentration and electric acidity. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW preserves this singular terroir through minimal-intervention winemaking, utilizing whole-cluster pressing and native yeast fermentation in neutral vessels. The resulting wine is bone-dry, intensely mineral, and structurally complex, offering vibrant citrus, white flower, and wet-stone notes that evolve beautifully over time.
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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