TN: Bedrock Wirz Riesling & OldVineZin '19...(short/boring)

WINE TALK
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Launching into my newly-arrived Bedrock stash, I tried early this week:

  1. Bedrock Riesling WirzVnyd/CienegaVlly (13.5%; Plntd: 1963; Dry farmed/Own rooted; Tended: Pat Wirz) 2019: Lots of mesmerizing tiny bubbles swirling about when poured almost makes it look cloudy, but disappate after a minute or two; light gold color; quite attractive floral/R/mango rather mineral/chalky/steely quite interesting nose; rather tart/tangy fairly chalky/flinty/steely slight CO2/prickle some R/floral/mango totally dry slightly rich/lush quite interesting flavor; very long slight CO2/prickle rather mineral/chalky some floral/R/mango finish; quite a lovely Calif R w/ good balance of R fruit & mineral/chalky character; should go out 8-10 yrs or longer; very well-priced at $20.00
  1. Bedrock Zin OldVine Calif (14.4%; > 80 yrs of age vnyds; Drk: 10/20-10/25-10/30: MTP) 2019: Dark color; very strong bright raspberry/blackberry/very spicy Zin fairly dusty/OV some toasty/smokey/oak bit complex bracing beautiful nose; fairly tart/tangy strong bright/very spicy Zin/blackberry/raspberry rather dusty/OV light toasty/oak slight earthy rather structured flavor w/ light brisk/tangy tannins; very long bit tart/tangy some dusty/OV strong bright/brisk/blackberry/raspberry/Zin/very spicy/slight peppery lovely finish w/ light brisk tannins; not a profound Zin but lots of OV character & loads of bright very spicy Zin fruit; stupid/silly price at $19.00

A wee BloodyPulpit:

  1. I was mightly impressed by this yr’s edition of the OV Zin. Lots of bright brisk Zin fruit but still the structure to improve over several yrs. It’s dishonest to buy a Zin this good at this price.
    Tom
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Agree on the OVZ. Crazy value.

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I’m lucky to find the Old Vine under $22, but still agree. Probably my favorite new wine (for me) of the year.

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I’ve yet to crack into my shipment. Is the ‘19 OVZ worth opening now, or best to hold off 6+ months?

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I loved the bottle I opened. Opinions have varied, but they always do.

Do you have multiples?

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I enjoyed the ‘19 OVZ I opened. I think the best OVZ yet.

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Yep! Likely will crack one this year, then try to hold off.

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I had 1 of my three Wirz a few weeks ago. It’ an impressive wine. My note on CT. Thanks for the note Tom.