What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

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#2101 Post by **Steve Gautier** » May 24th, 2019, 6:23 pm

2014 Bedrock Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard. Great wine ready on PnP.

#2102 Post by **Rich Brown** » May 25th, 2019, 12:13 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
May 24th, 2019, 6:23 pm
2014 Bedrock Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard. Great wine ready on PnP.

That's the 2nd strong review I've seen on this wine recently. Going to have to open one soon. Thanks for posting!

#2103 Post by **Steve Gautier** » May 25th, 2019, 4:29 pm

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
May 25th, 2019, 12:13 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
May 24th, 2019, 6:23 pm
2014 Bedrock Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard. Great wine ready on PnP.
That's the 2nd strong review I've seen on this wine recently. Going to have to open one soon. Thanks for posting!

I would imagine the first one was Tom Lee’s. That is why I opened it. Tom said drink in the next 2-3 years. I think it might last longer than that but it is in a really nice place right now.

#2104 Post by **Rich Brown** » May 25th, 2019, 6:35 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
May 25th, 2019, 4:29 pm

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
May 25th, 2019, 12:13 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
May 24th, 2019, 6:23 pm
2014 Bedrock Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard. Great wine ready on PnP.
That's the 2nd strong review I've seen on this wine recently. Going to have to open one soon. Thanks for posting!
I would imagine the first one was Tom Lee’s. That is why I opened it. Tom said drink in the next 2-3 years. I think it might last longer than that but it is in a really nice place right now.

Bingo!

Sounds good Steve - ill look forward to opening one when my wife and I get back from our trip (plan to be drinking local while we're in Spain and Greece

#2105 Post by **Brian Tuite** » May 26th, 2019, 8:02 am

‘13 Bedrock Papera - Fantastic! Morgan has a nice blend in this block. The nose is off the charts interesting.

#2106 Post by **AlexS** » May 26th, 2019, 8:52 am

2011 Monte Rosso

Showed some heat but one of the best Bedrock Monte Rosso's I've had, just a killer nose. Completely murders the 2010, imo.

#2107 Post by **Rich Brown** » May 26th, 2019, 9:56 am

AlexS wrote: ↑
May 26th, 2019, 8:52 am
2011 Monte Rosso

Showed some heat but one of the best Bedrock Monte Rosso's I've had, just a killer nose. Completely murders the 2010, imo.

Your positive take on the 2011's almost makes me wonder how we can be friends

On a serious note, I only have a couple Bedrock vineyards 11's left that I'm holding in Hopes of improvement. Just havent loved the vintage and drank most of them to free up space. I do, however, have a 2010 MR kicking around that I want planning on opening for a bit. Did you pop one recently? Would love some feedback on that one if you did (despite you're obviously questionable palate)

#2108 Post by **Steve Gautier** » May 26th, 2019, 10:17 am

I have enjoyed the 2010 more than the 2011 but I have a one more 2011 left so that may change. I drank my last 2010 in December and thought it was in a really good place. It was the best showing of the ones I had and didn’t seem it was on a downward slope by any means.

#2109 Post by **AlexS** » May 26th, 2019, 10:18 am

Alright guys, you win - I'm digging out a 2010! Pretty sure I still have 1-2...

#2110 Post by **Rich Brown** » May 26th, 2019, 2:57 pm

AlexS wrote: ↑
May 26th, 2019, 10:18 am
Alright guys, you win - I'm digging out a 2010! Pretty sure I still have 1-2...

There he is

Looking forward to the notes my man!

#2111 Post by **AlexS** » May 26th, 2019, 3:22 pm

Yeah, after rereading "completely murders" it seemed to indicate I best put my money where my mouth is before making such emphatic proclamations...good thing doing so only entails drinking even more Bedrock so win-win either way lol.

#2112 Post by **AlexS** » May 28th, 2019, 6:50 pm

2011 Bedrock Bedrock Heritage

Unlike the exuberant, heady 2011 Monte Rosso from last week, the 2011 Bedrock Heritage is still tightly wound up and took a month of Sundays to start opening (well, more like 90-12 minutes...but you get the point) - would highly recommend a decant if considering opening now.

#2113 Post by **Steve Gautier** » May 28th, 2019, 6:56 pm

AlexS wrote: ↑
May 28th, 2019, 6:50 pm
2011 Bedrock Bedrock Heritage

Unlike the exuberant, heady 2011 Monte Rosso from last week, the 2011 Bedrock Heritage is still tightly wound up and took a month of Sundays to start opening (well, more like 90-12 minutes...but you get the point) - would highly recommend a decant if considering opening now.

Thanks for the note. I haven’t had one yet and was considering PnP. Will put it in a different queue.

#2114 Post by **T Fletcher** » May 28th, 2019, 8:03 pm

Consistently one of my favorite vineyards...

2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Kirschenmann Vineyard - USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi (5/28/2019)
It's been almost 5 years since I've last had a Bedrock Kirschenmann Zin with the last bottle being the 2012 vintage. This is not much different and just as delicious as I remembered.

Pretty, floral nose of violets and lavender; palate of ripe strawberry and spice, a bit of raciness overall with a tart crunchiness mid-palate and on the back end; bright acidity and overall very nicely balanced. I like it close to room temperature but with just a bit of chill as it picks up a bit of weight and the fruit is more vibrant.

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#2115 Post by **Sherri S h a p i r o** » May 29th, 2019, 4:52 am

2014 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine - my first foray into Morgan's 2014 and it did not disappoint. Still enjoying some 12's and 13's but I wanted to check in on this wine, always my first bottling of each vintage. Drinking well - spices and fruit on the flavor profile, not overly complex but thoroughly enjoyable, which is exactly what I wanted.

ClydeUnderwood · #2116 Post by **ClydeUnderwood** » June 6th, 2019, 4:57 pm

I need to add a kudo for Bedrock. Back in January we tasted at the new tasting room off the square in Sonoma and I mentioned that I had (intentionally) dropped off the list a couple of years ago. The wines were so good I asked if they could add me back to the list. Kristin very kindly put me back on the list (essentially right back where I was).

That's pretty classy. Now I just need to show some restraint!

#2117 Post by **Mattstolz** » June 6th, 2019, 5:47 pm

Opened both a 2017 Coast to Foothills and a 2017 Under the Mountain this past weekend. Both delicious. the Under the Mountain I would suggest waiting before opening. Its delicious, with lots of good spice, minerality and nuance, but its very young.

#2118 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 6th, 2019, 8:51 pm

2014 Weill A Way

Lovely blue fruits with a nice savoury note, vibrant colour and nose. Took at least 4 hours of air to shine though. Has that great syrah moorish lip smacking quality

Highly recommended although i might leave it a few more years to get its act together

T. Williams · #2119 Post by **T. Williams** » June 7th, 2019, 3:01 am

2016 Old Vine Zin. Vintage over vintage this is becoming a go-to weekday wine in our household. It has beaten out the Turley old vine and make more fiscal sense than opening a Limerick Lane on a Tuesday.

I'd like to drink more of the Bedrock North Coast Syrah, but I can't seem to find the case of it in the cluttered mess that I call a cellar, and its getting rather annoying.

TW

#2120 Post by **Brian Tuite** » June 7th, 2019, 5:49 am

Kristin poured me the ‘16 Schmiedt Road Zinfandel yesterday when I stopped by the Hooker House to pick up some wine. Pull one, you’ll enjoy it!

Mike Francisco · #2121 Post by **Mike Francisco** » June 10th, 2019, 8:35 am

2014 Sherman's Gold Zinfandel all dried up and lacking energy. Kind of early for this to be slipping down hill don't you think?

Very disappointing.

#2122 Post by **Sherri S h a p i r o** » June 10th, 2019, 10:53 am

Mike Francisco wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 8:35 am
2014 Sherman's Gold Zinfandel all dried up and lacking energy. Kind of early for this to be slipping down hill don't you think?

Very disappointing.

Terrible to hear this but thank you for sharing your experience, as that is really the point of this thread! The only '14 Bedrock red I have tried has been the old vine zin, as I still have a lot of 13's and a handful of 12's that have been drinking beautifully. I am going to open a '14 Sherman's Gold next.

#2123 Post by **Steve Gautier** » June 10th, 2019, 11:00 am

I remember Morgan’s release notes saying this would be controversial. I only have one so I guess I should open it soon.

#2124 Post by **AlexS** » June 10th, 2019, 1:20 pm

Sherri S h a p i r o wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 10:53 am

Mike Francisco wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 8:35 am
2014 Sherman's Gold Zinfandel all dried up and lacking energy. Kind of early for this to be slipping down hill don't you think?

Very disappointing.
Terrible to hear this but thank you for sharing your experience, as that is really the point of this thread! The only '14 Bedrock red I have tried has been the old vine zin, as I still have a lot of 13's and a handful of 12's that have been drinking beautifully. I am going to open a '14 Sherman's Gold next.

+1

Apparently, I have 3 bottles - will need to dig one up at the offsite.

#2125 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » June 10th, 2019, 5:22 pm

2015 Lorenzo’s Heritage-such a beautiful wine

#2126 Post by **Matthew King** » June 19th, 2019, 7:14 pm

Excuse this Burg "snob" for intruding:

Zinfandel, Belle du Jour Vineyard, 2013

I had a very good Zin last night that appealed to my dirt-and-twigs instincts -- the 2013 Bedrock Belle du Jour. Very red-fruited, not the brambly blackberry flavors I've had in other Bedrocks. Tannins have softened but there is plenty of spine left. Spicy nose, glossy-but-not-too glossy mouthfeel, slightly crunchy dark cherry fruit. I'd imagine some Zin aficionados might say this is a bit soft, but I loved it. I can appreciate the bigger Zins at times, but they can be very tiring -- one or two glasses and I'm done for the night. But this had a succulence that kept you coming back for more. Drink now.

What's the story with the one-off bottling and the odd label in back about federal laws not allowing them to say what this 1926 vineyard is and what's really in the bottle?

#2127 Post by **AD Northup** » June 19th, 2019, 7:20 pm

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 5:22 pm
2015 Lorenzo’s Heritage-such a beautiful wine
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How long did you let it breathe? Current CT consensus leans towards holding.

#2128 Post by **Paul Miller** » June 19th, 2019, 7:23 pm

2013 Evanghelo Heritage

#2129 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » June 20th, 2019, 1:45 am

AD Northup wrote: ↑
June 19th, 2019, 7:20 pm

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 5:22 pm
2015 Lorenzo’s Heritage-such a beautiful wine
DBD481E0-867B-4E00-8B93-84D7C66D3669.jpeg
How long did you let it breathe? Current CT consensus leans towards holding.

Pop and pour then drink over three hours. It was beautiful from the get go.

#2130 Post by **Steve Gautier** » June 20th, 2019, 10:10 am

Matthew King wrote: ↑
June 19th, 2019, 7:14 pm
Excuse this Burg "snob" for intruding:

Zinfandel, Belle du Jour Vineyard, 2013

I had a very good Zin last night that appealed to my dirt-and-twigs instincts -- the 2013 Bedrock Belle du Jour. Very red-fruited, not the brambly blackberry flavors I've had in other Bedrocks. Tannins have softened but there is plenty of spine left. Spicy nose, glossy-but-not-too glossy mouthfeel, slightly crunchy dark cherry fruit. I'd imagine some Zin aficionados might say this is a bit soft, but I loved it. I can appreciate the bigger Zins at times, but they can be very tiring -- one or two glasses and I'm done for the night. But this had a succulence that kept you coming back for more. Drink now.

What's the story with the one-off bottling and the odd label in back about federal laws not allowing them to say what this 1926 vineyard is and what's really in the bottle?

It is from Montafi Vineyard.

Bill Tex Landreth · #2131 Post by **Bill Tex Landreth** » June 20th, 2019, 10:18 am

Really tasty with Tacos al Carbon last night.

#2132 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 28th, 2019, 9:46 am

Have the 17 Chuy Chard for tonight, what should i expect ? Cali butter/oak bomb or more Chablis style

#2133 Post by **Vince T** » June 28th, 2019, 10:01 am

Alan Eden wrote: ↑
June 28th, 2019, 9:46 am
Have the 17 Chuy Chard for tonight, what should i expect ? Cali butter/oak bomb or more Chablis style

It’s not a butter bomb, but it’s definitely Oaked and it’s definitely CA chard. Perhaps my least favorite Bedrock.

#2134 Post by **David B** » June 28th, 2019, 10:18 am

Had a '15 Drummond's Petite Sirah last night. Much more balanced and easy drinking than I was expecting, although it was pretty tannic. Will let the other bottle rest for several more years.

#2135 Post by **Dave H.** » June 28th, 2019, 10:50 am

I had the 2015 OVZ last weekend. This wine was good to go upon release, and not surprisingly, is still everything you like about one of the best values in domestic zin. That said, it's hard for me to see any real upside to aging.

#2136 Post by **Mattstolz** » June 28th, 2019, 4:10 pm

anyone know when the next email offer is due? the Instagram posts about the new bottlings have been drawing a lot of my interest!

#2137 Post by **Steve Gautier** » June 28th, 2019, 4:43 pm

Usually August

#2138 Post by **Chris H.** » June 28th, 2019, 8:10 pm

Vince T wrote: ↑
June 28th, 2019, 10:01 am

Alan Eden wrote: ↑
June 28th, 2019, 9:46 am
Have the 17 Chuy Chard for tonight, what should i expect ? Cali butter/oak bomb or more Chablis style
It’s not a butter bomb, but it’s definitely Oaked and it’s definitely CA chard. Perhaps my least favorite Bedrock.

I found that a little bottle age has brought things together, I opened a bottle of the 2016 for Easter, and found it had good balance of CA fruit, acid, and some structure for aging. I didn't find it to be a butter/oak bomb like Rombauer, or the like. But certainly YMMV.

#2139 Post by **Alan Eden** » June 29th, 2019, 11:10 pm

17 Chuy, its OK but forgettable. Its a nice wine with some citrus apple flavours going on, medium acidity some oak but certainly not heavy or buttery mor disappointingly for me it lacked any minerality or steeliness that i love. Overall it just sort of exists without pushing any buttons which i dislike, i want wine that pushes at least one and hopefully a few buttons

#2140 Post by **Robert.A.Jr.** » June 30th, 2019, 10:34 am

2017 Bedrock Zin OV

Smokin, and stoopid value.

#2141 Post by **Rich Brown** » June 30th, 2019, 11:27 am

Opened a 14 Carlisle Vineyard at a party last night. Fantastic wine that is already drinking well, and checks all of the boxes that I'm looking for in a Bedrock. Bottle was drained super fast.

#2142 Post by **Mark Fister** » June 30th, 2019, 2:32 pm

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
June 30th, 2019, 11:27 am
Opened a 14 Carlisle Vineyard at a party last night. Fantastic wine that is already drinking well, and checks all of the boxes that I'm looking for in a Bedrock. Bottle was drained super fast.

Nice, I'm looking forward to opening some '14s as well as some older '08 and '09 at some point soon. Will report back...

jon leifer · #2143 Post by **jon leifer** » June 30th, 2019, 2:46 pm

2009 Bedrock Hudson Vyd North, T Block, Syrah (Carneros)

#2144 Post by **Rich Brown** » June 30th, 2019, 3:34 pm

Mark Fister wrote: ↑
June 30th, 2019, 2:32 pm

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
June 30th, 2019, 11:27 am
Opened a 14 Carlisle Vineyard at a party last night. Fantastic wine that is already drinking well, and checks all of the boxes that I'm looking for in a Bedrock. Bottle was drained super fast.
Nice, I'm looking forward to opening some '14s as well as some older '08 and '09 at some point soon. Will report back...

Nice, please do! 08 Bedrock Heirloom last November was incredible- one of my WOTY. Last tried in 09 in February of 2018 and it was good but still felt like it could use more time. Cant wait to hear your updates!

#2145 Post by **Rich Brown** » June 30th, 2019, 3:41 pm

jon leifer wrote: ↑
June 30th, 2019, 2:46 pm
2009 Bedrock Hudson Vyd North, T Block, Syrah (Carneros)

How was this? Have 1 left in the cellar and have been wondering how its drinking

#2146 Post by **Brian Tuite** » June 30th, 2019, 5:45 pm

‘17 Old Vine Zin - Fresh, loaded with purple fruit, very Carlisle-esque in it’s flavor profile. Just what I wanted on this day.

#2147 Post by **Steve Gautier** » June 30th, 2019, 7:35 pm

2011 Dolinsek tonight. Wonderful wine that is still going strong.

jon leifer · #2148 Post by **jon leifer** » July 1st, 2019, 2:29 pm

Rich: I apologize in advance if this reply is a duplicate..replied earlier but had some computer issues and it doesn't look as if my earlier post made it through
Day 1 and day 2, the wine is drinking quite nicely,smooth, perfumed, The Viognier shows through, still have some left..Puzzling experience re the nose however..Upon opening the bottle, the nose was "WOW", an explosion of perfume, violets and other floral elements..A few minutes later, the WOW factor was gone, nose had closed down and wasn't giving anything up. 1/2 hour later, nose slyly peeked its head out said, here I am again, tho in a rather reticent manner. Notes of Viognier still prominent, nose now subdued but elegant..Day 2 nose more prominent and delightful..Viognier still rather dominant feature..All in all, a really nice bottle, no signs of going OTH and no rush..One of the better Cal Syrahs that I have tasted.

#2149 Post by **Rich Brown** » July 1st, 2019, 9:42 pm

Nice - Outstanding note! Wine sounds delicious despite the odd hide/seek on the nose. Thanks again for the feedback Jon!

#2150 Post by **Sean_S** » July 5th, 2019, 4:33 pm

Making me want to crack a Gewurtztraminer. Can't wait to try this one