Zweiter Zweieiiger Zwilling Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from vintage release, as its vibrant acidity and mineral core allow it to develop beautiful tertiary notes of petrol, beeswax, and dried stone fruits over time.
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Spicy Southeast Asian cuisine, roasted pork belly, or classic Alsatian choucroute garnie.
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Sourced from the historic Wirz Vineyard in San Benito County's Cienega Valley, Bedrock Wine Co.'s 'Zweiter Zweieiiger Zwilling' (German for 'second fraternal twin') Riesling is a brilliant testament to California's old-vine potential. Planted in 1964 on own roots, these dry-farmed, head-trained vines thrive in decomposed granite and limestone soils under dramatic diurnal temperature swings. Winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW crafted this bottling as part of a 'twin' experiment, exploring how different cellar techniques can coax contrasting personalities from the exact same harvest. This 'second twin' typically undergoes a distinct fermentation path—often incorporating elements of skin contact, native yeast fermentation, and aging in neutral wood—resulting in a textured, deeply mineral, and aromatic white wine that challenges conventional domestic Riesling expectations.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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