Many CCC old vine wines I’ve had tend to be open and friendly right out of the gate, but this guy is serious and a bit more reserved. Nose is a bit shy but shows dark, sultry berry fruit, some fragrant loamy earthiness, and moist underbrush. In the mouth it’s surprisingly structured, with a steely core of tightly-wound fruit lurking behind a bit of tight tannin and some nice acids. This needs a couple more years but your patience will be rewarded. 9.1 for now with significant upside potential. — 6 months ago
Zinfandel and Carignan from a 123-year-old vineyard in Santa Clara County in the foothills on the way to Santa Cruz, super juicy and spicy, great depth and length, still super youthful, lovely. To be released 10/28/25. — 22 days ago
A big wine in a big bottle that made a big group of friends very happy. The 2017 Evangelho Heritage (from magnum) is energetic with loads of sweet dark fruit. It doesn’t lack zing even though this year’s blend is short in Carignan — there are nice balancing acids and mild tannins. It is richer and riper than many vintages but still vibrant. — 6 months ago
Called Bdx. Balsamic and dusty. — a month ago
Very good all together wine. — 3 months ago
Another rollercoaster experience with Bedrock but happily this was on the up side; maybe 10 years is the key. Opened, tasted put in an aerator and went to dinner. The wine was excellent start to finish and did not seem to change much. A lot of dark fruits all around, smooth finish and just drinking great. Too busy at dinner with friends to have detailed notes. — 7 months ago
Doug Powers
From the oldest vineyard in Oakville near Harlan, 14 different grapes in a field blend, very aromatic and pretty, juicy red and dark fruited, long finish, very nice!! To be released 10/28/25.. — 22 days ago