Bedrock Wine Conversations

Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines, recounts his early adventures, including leaving school on a whim and a spontaneous cross-country trip. He shares his foray into the wine industry, tasting unique grape varieties, and encounters with renowned figures. The podcast dives into winemaking anecdotes, reflections on early days, and discussions on rare grape varieties like Gamae. Special focus on El Helleo wines, musical influences, and humorous banter about recording for posterity.

Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, the owners and shepherds of Perennial Grazing. https://www.perennialgrazing.org/

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon 35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 21:02 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rosé 34:04 - 2023 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 41:06 - 2022 Wirz Vineyard Riesling 45:44 - 2022 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 54:11 - 2022 Evangelho Vineyard 'Areio e Vento e Amor' Red Wine 1:02:29 - 2022 Nervo Ranch Heritage

Chris and Morgan break down their first ever direct to consumer bag in box release of Ode to Lulu Rose. They discuss the environmental impacts of wine packaging, the many advantages of bag in box formats, and a warning about how wonderful yet dangerous it is to have a box of Lulu in your refrigerator!

Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse (Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines) and Seph Scheid (Cellarmaster, Bedrock) to break down the winery side of the 2023 wine harvest.

Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.

Discover unique vineyards and their distinct flavor profiles. Learn about the challenges of vineyard economics and the lease renewal process. Dive into the world of a competitive fantasy league and sustainable practices in the wine industry. Explore skews, drinkability, and surprises of the vintage. Express gratitude towards listeners and appreciation for the harvest crew.

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.