2014 Bedrock Wine Company “Old Vine” Zinfandel $24.95

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2014 Bedrock Wine Company “Old Vine” Zinfandel $24.95

A bit about the winery:  “Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of thoughtfully farmed vineyards. Over time the chicken coop and its outdoor fermenters and tiny basket press gave way to production at another friend’s winery and eventually to the “elegant” tin-sided warehouse that is now called home. In addition, after six years of working alone the winery welcomed Chris Cottrell as a partner-in-crime along with a small, dedicated staff of highly decent human beings.”

Wine Advocate Review (90 pts):  “The reds start with the 2015 Zinfandel Old Vine, which comes from many different old-vine vineyards largely based around three farms in Sonoma planted in 1888, 1896 and 1905. In addition, there is a kitchen-sink blend of other old-vine sites as well. Peterson guesses that the average age of the material in the blend is at least 80 years. The bend is 90% Zinfandel and the rest Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Grenache, Carignan, Mataro and a few other eccentric black varieties. This delicious wine shows terrific fruit, loads of steak tartare, ground pepper, black raspberry and blackberry fruits, licorice, creosote and an Amarone-like character. It is dense, full-bodied, vibrant and energized. Drink it over the next 5-6 years if you can wait that long.”  –Robert M. Parker Jr.

Wine Spectator Review (93 pts): “Rich and supple, this is an explosion of pure, decadent fruit. Floral huckleberry and Chinese five-spice powder aromas open to layered blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice flavors that linger. Drink now through 2026.”  –Tim Fish

Blend: 90% Zinfandel & 10% Petite Sirah
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Cases Produced: 4500
Winemaker Name: Morgan Twain-Peterson
Maturity: Drink Now – 2026

Pairings:  BBQ RIBS, Smoked Pork/Beef, Grilled Poultry and Game Foul.  Hard Cheeses ie: Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Asiago

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