Bedrock Wine Conversations

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 06:48 - 2021 California Syrah 17:12 - 2021 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 24:56 - 2021 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 30:22 - 2021 Dolinsek Heritage Wine 37:45 - 2021 Pato Vineyard Heritage Wine 51:20 - 2021 Noma Vineyard Zinfandel 1:00:22 - 2021 A Buffalo in Montana, aka Ode to Joel Zinfandel

Chris sits down with Pat Wirz, the GOAT of the Cienaga Valley.

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie sit down with Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to answer some listener questions.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Fall Release. 07:39 - 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel 15:34 - 2021 Evangelho Heritage Wine 26:13 - 2021 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 30:31 - 2021 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine 38:55 - 2021 Katushas' Vineyard Zinfandel 48:42 - 2021 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel 53:53 - 2021 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel 1:05:37 - 2019 'Calico' Syrah 1:14:42 - 2021 Shake Ridge Ranch Barbera 1:19:45 - 2021 Ode to Denise White Zinfandel 1:30:13 - 2021 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 1:35:46 - 2020 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine 1:40:16 - 2021 Cuvee Karatas 1:44:25 - 2021 Monte Rosso Semillon

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2022 Release. 24:28: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 35:02: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Pinot Noir 47:09: 2017 Brosseau Sparkling Chardonnay 58:58: 2016 Sangiacomo Sparkling Chardonnay 1:11:22: 2018 Heron Lake Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 1:20:19: 2018 Bedrock Sparkling Zinfandel

Chris and Morgan sit down with Claire Ramey, Co-President of Ramey Wine Cellars, and David Ramey, Owner/Winemaker of Ramey Wine Cellars.

Chris sits down with Cathy Corison, Owner/Winemaker of Corison Winery. https://www.corison.com/

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Spring Release. 08:05 - 2021 Ode to Lulu 20:08 - 2021 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 27:56 - 2019 Alta Vista Gewurztraminer 36:16 - 2020 Limerick Lane Zinfandel 40:20 - 2020 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 47:17 - 2020 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine 53:15 - 2019 Buffalo Zinfandel 1:04:08 - 2020 Evangelho Carignan 1:09:15 - 2020 Enz Vineyard Cabernet Pfeffer 1:16:39 - 2020 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 1:22:59 - 2020 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1:30:00 - 2020 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/

Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Winter Release. 06:27: 2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay 16:49: 2020 Cuvee Karatas 26:00: 2020 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 33:40: 2020 Teldeschi Ranch Zinfandel 41:10: 2020 California Syrah 50:51: 2020 Pato Vineyard Heritage Wine 58:57: 2020 Evangelho "Areio e Vento e Amor" Red 01:03:49: 2020 Noma Zinfandel 01:10:03: 2020 Oakville Farmhouse Heritage Wine 01:14:31: 2020 Bien Nacido Syrah 01:22:42: 2018 Montecillo Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris and Morgan give a full update on the ongoing 2021 harvest, with Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock, and Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker for Bedrock.

Chris and Morgan sit down with Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken, Owners/Winemakers of Holus Bolus and The Joy Fantastic.

Husband and wife duo, Cody Rasmussen (Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Owner, Desire Lines) and Emily Rasmussen (Owner, Desire Lines) discuss their Californian origin story, the early days of Bedrock, and their upcoming Fall release for their own label, Desire Lines. 00:55:05 - 2020 Cole Ranch Riesling 01:11:00 - 2020 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 01:18:15 - 2020 Shake Ridge Viognier 01:24:10 - 2020 Evangelho Red Wine 01:30:40 - 2019 Shake Ridge Syrah

Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.

Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 03:51: 2020 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 11:35: 2020 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 17:56: 2020 Esola Vineyard Zinfandel 25:15: 2020 Schmiedt Road Zinfandel 32:39: 2019 Enz Vineyard Heritage Wine 37:49: 2019 Gibson Ranch Heritage Wine 43:20: 2018 Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon T5

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 21:26: 2020 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 30:23: 2020 Staves of Waidhofen Sauvignon Blanc 37:45: 2020 Old Vine Zinfandel 43:46: 2020 Evangelho Heritage Wine 53:37: 2020 The Bedrock Heritage Wine

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2021 Release. 13:15: 2017 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir 34:38: 2017 Under the Wire Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Zinfandel 42:15: 2013 Under the Wire Hirsch Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir

Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.

Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.

Chris sits down with Ian Brand, Owner/Winemaker of I. Brand & Family Winery.

Chris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.

Chris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.

Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager, Tablas Creek.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Spring Release. 02:50: 2020 Ode to Lulu Rose 13:45: 2020 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 23:17: 2019 Cole Ranch Erster Zweieiiger Zwilling Riesling 23:17: 2019 Cole Ranch Zweiter Zweieiiger Zwilling Riesling 31:37: 2019 Sonoma County Carignan 41:09: 2019 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 46:37: 2019 Evangelho Vineyard 'Areio e Vento e Amor' 55:50: 2019 Lorenzo's Heritage 01:07:24: 2019 Nervo Ranch Heritage 01:14:16: 2019 Papera Ranch Heritage 01:17:38: 2019 Limerick Lane Zinfandel 01:20:41: 2019 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 01:26:11: 2019 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris and Morgan discuss the history of the Lorenzo's Heritage Wine (from Teldeschi Ranch), then give their thoughts on the current drinking status of 11 vintages: 2007 through 2017.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Winter Release. 00:06:10 - 2019 Cuvee Karatas (Sonoma Valley) 00:15:38 - 2019 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley) 00:23:29 - 2019 California Syrah (California) 00:32:33 - 2019 Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma Valley) 00:37:35 - 2019 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine (Sonoma Valley) 00:44:40 - 2019 Oakville Farmhouse Heritage Wine (Oakville, Napa Valley) 00:52:23 - 2019 Pato Vineyard Heritage Wine (Contra Costa) 00:58:33 - 2019 Vineyard Under The Mountain Heritage Wine (Santa Clara) 01:15:52 - 2019 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Moon Mountain) 01:24:40 - 2019 Schmiedt Road Zinfandel (Lodi) 01:32:24 - 2019 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel (Russian River Valley) 01:37:10 - 2018 Alta Vista Late Harvest Gewürztraminer (Moon Mountain)

Chris and Morgan discuss the history and farming of Bedrock Vineyard, then give their thoughts on the current status of 12 vintages they've made from the old vine blocks (planted in the 1880s), starting with Morgan's first vintage from 2007, and finishing with 2018.

Chris sits down with Graeme MacDonald, Owner/Winemaker of MACDONALD.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Fall Release. PART 2: 00:25 - 2018 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine (Geyserville) 12:35 - 2019 Esola Vineyard Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley) 21:06 - 2019 Bien Nacido Vineyards X Block Syrah (Santa Maria Valley) 33:03 - 2018 'Calico' Syrah (California) 37:37 - 2019 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling (Cienega Valley) 42:12 - 2019 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine (Sonoma Valley) 46:40 - 2019 Staves of Waidhofen Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma Valley)

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Fall Release. PART 1: 04:48 - 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel (California) 13:25 - 2019 Bedrock Heritage Wine (Sonoma Valley) 24:56 - 2019 Evangelho Heritage Wine (Contra Costa County) 34:26 - 2019 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine (Sonoma Valley) 43:27 - 2019 Noma Vineyard Zinfandel (Lodi) 48:08 - 2019 Dolinsek Heritage Wine (Russian River Valley)

Chris sits down with Gustavo Sotelo, Associate Winemaker, Scribe Winery.

Chris sits down with David Gates, Senior VP of Vineyard Operations, Ridge Vineyards.

Chris sits down with Skyla Olds of Sky Vineyards. skyvineyards.com @skyatsky on Instagram

Chris sits down with Hardy Wallace, Owner/Winemaker of Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery.

Chris sits down with Sam Coturri of Winery Sixteen 600.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Spring Release. PART 2: 01:47 - 2018 Evangelho Vineyard "Areio e Vento e Amor" 13:54 - 2018 Lorenzo's Heritage Wine 22:23 - 2018 Enz Vineyard Heritage Wine 29:47 - 2018 Wedrock (Morgan's Wedding Cuvee) 34:40 - 2018 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 43:57 - 2018 Weill a Way Vineyard Syrah 48:33 - 2018 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 55:07 - 2018 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Spring Release. PART 1: 03:40 - 2019 Ode to Lulu Rose 15:07 - 2019 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 25:00 - 2018 Cole Ranch Riesling: Erster Zweieiiger Zwilling & Zweiter Zweieiiger Zwilling

Chris sits down with Brenae Royal, vineyard manager of the famed Monte Rosso Vineyard.