Bedrock Wine Conversations

The hosts discuss the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release, including the 2022 Cuvee Karatas, California Syrah, and Carlisle Zinfandel. They share the story behind the 2022 Kovei Caritas, the only white wine in the release. They also explore intense farming questions, the history of a piece of land with orchards and vineyards, and the strong bond between the Peterson and Teldesky families.

Casey Barton, viticulturist at Bedrock, and Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock and owner/winemaker at Nelsen Barter, discuss the effects of a cool year with abundant rainfall on the vineyard and viticulture. They cover topics like late harvest, tillage impact on vine growth, spider-mite pressure, berry sizing's impact on crop estimation, harvest dates, heat accumulation, Shiraz tradition, vineyard exploration, cover crop and irrigation system, low crop year, and their journey into the wine industry.

Chewy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines, share their journey from crossing the border to becoming leaders in the wine industry. They discuss their experiences with immigration, the sale of Kenwood winery, different wine blends, the relationship between winemakers and grape growers, and the impact of climate change on vineyards.

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 00:12 - 2022 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 14:19 - 2022 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine 21:54 - 2022 Katushas' Vineyard Zinfandel 36:44 - 2022 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel 48:25 - 2021 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 56:49 - 2021 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 30:20 - 2022 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine 38:03 - 2022 Bien Nacido Roussanne 45:10 - 2022 Monte Rosso Semillon 50:51 - 2022 Judge Sauvignon Blanc 59:43 - 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel 1:08:43 - 2022 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 1:21:14 - 2022 Evangelho Heritage Wine

Chris chats with Bill Brosseau, of Brosseau Vineyard, about the history of the Chalone AVA, his family’s wild journey to planting their vineyard, and what makes the wines from the area so unique.

The 2023 Under the Wire release launches on May 16, 2023. Chris and Morgan break down the wines of the 2023 Under the Wire release. 07:48 - 2019 Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  26:15 - 2017 Chuy Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  37:09 - 2018 Sangiacomo Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  48:13 - 2018 Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir  57:07 - 2019 Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Old Vine Zinfandel  1:07:37 - 2019 Oakville Farmhouse Sparkling Old Vine Field Blend

In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Gina Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Lady of the Sunshine, and Mikey Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Scar of the Sea. https://www.ladyofthesunshinewines.com/ https://www.scaroftheseawines.com/  

After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell.

After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell.